Federal Human Resources Assistant

Arena Technical Resources, LLC (ATR); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

A leading federal consulting firm is seeking a Human Resources Assistant in Arlington, VA, to support staffing and hiring operations. The ideal candidate should have an associate’s degree in a related field and four years of Federal HR experience, with skills in various Federal HR systems. Responsibilities include managing personnel actions, updating HR records, and assisting with benefits documentation. This role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to secure NACI clearance.

Qualifications

• Preferred associate’s degree in human resources or related field.
• Four years of experience in Federal Human Resources or related staffing and hiring activities.
• Basic knowledge of employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Assist with staffing, hiring, and onboarding activities.
• Support personnel action processing and HR case management.
• Maintain and update HR records using automated systems.
• Assist with benefits-related documentation.
• Track HR actions and workflow status.
• Respond to routine HR inquiries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Federal HR knowledge

Employee onboarding

Education

Associate’s degree in human resources or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

NFC

USA Staffing

EmpowerHR

eQIP

eOPF

Job description

Job Description

Federal Human Resources Assistant
Location: Pentagon City, VA (Arlington)
Eligibility: U.S. Citizenship & ability to obtain/maintain NACI clearance

About Us

CEC is a trusted provider of human capital consulting to federal agencies, helping them solve their most complex workforce challenges. We are committed to delivering smart, responsive, and mission-focused solutions.

What You’ll Do

CEC is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to support DEA HR operations by assisting with staffing, hiring, personnel processing, and benefits-related activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with staffing, hiring, and onboarding activities
• Support personnel action processing and HR case management
• Maintain and update HR records using automated systems
• Assist with benefits-related documentation
• Track HR actions and workflow status
• Respond to routine HR inquiries

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in human resources or related field is preferred
• Four years of experience in Federal Human Resources or related staffing and hiring activities
• Basic knowledge of employment laws
• Experience using Federal HR and office systems (NFC, eOPF, MS Office Suite, USA Staffing, EmpowerHR, eQIP)
• Strong attention to detail

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits package
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)

CEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Background checks and a drug-free workplace are required.