Federal Human Resources Assistant

Gilder Search Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

PTO

Job summary

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

You will help with staffing, onboarding, personnel action processing, HR case management, and maintaining HR records using automated systems, while ensuring compliance with federal HR policies and workflows.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in human resources or related field 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.

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

Staffing/onboarding

Federal HR experience

HR case management

Education

Associate’s degree in human resources or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

NFC

eOPF

USA Staffing

EmpowerHR

eQIP

Job description

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.