HR Specialist

Your Recruiting Company, Inc; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan

Job summary

YRCI seeks an experienced HR Specialist to support federal staffing on a remote, project-based basis. Work involves high-volume eligibility analyses, veteran preference adjudication, and rigorous documentation in USAS and other systems.

Engagements may be 4–6 week surges with variable workload and scheduling flexibility. Qualified candidates will have at least 3 years in federal staffing, knowledge of OPM rules, and the ability to process multiple actions while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience supporting federal staffing.
• Must be able to review and qualify a minimum of 8 applicants per hour.
• Working knowledge of OPM qualification standards, Veterans’ Preference adjudication, Title 5 CFR, Federal staffing procedures.
• Experience reviewing applicant documentation in USAS for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support surge hiring periods and seasonal staffing operations.
• Use USAS to conduct eligibility reviews and determinations per OPM guidance.
• Prepare qualification documentation and staffing records for hiring actions.
• Maintain audit-ready case files and up-to-date workflow tracking.

Skills

High-volume staffing

USA Staffing

Federal HR

Attention to detail

Education

HS/GED

College degree preferred

Tools

USAS

OPM qualification standards

Job description

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Founded in 2001, YRCI is a leading professional services firm providing Human Capital, Acquisition Support and Financial Management Services to Government and Commercial customers nationwide. At YRCI, collaborative people and innovative thinking are the driving force behind our growing success. We provide our employees a professional environment in which to find challenging, rewarding work and learning opportunities to allow them to flourish.

Professionals Driven by Excellence | Career Growth & Development | Collaboration & Innovation

These are the driving forces that make YRCi more than just your next job. Let’s build your career together.

Job Title

HR Specialist

Location

US (Primary)

Job Type

Temporary

As a temporary employee of YRCI, you will be eligible to participate in our 401(k) savings plan.

Exemption Type

Non-Exempt

Education

High School Diploma

Job Description

Are you an experienced Federal HR professional looking for flexible, project-based work that fits around your schedule? One of our Federal Clients periodically experiences significant hiring surges and is seeking qualified HR Specialists who can provide remote staffing support during these peak workload periods.

Assignments may be available on a full-time, part-time, or as-needed basis depending on workload demands, seasonal surge times, and your availability. While surge periods are anticipated to occur during 4-6 week periods of time, actual work volume and duration may vary based on agency hiring needs. Larger periods of surge are currently expected from September – October and November – December.

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys fast-paced staffing operations, can quickly integrate into established processes, and has the flexibility to provide temporary support during periods of increased hiring activity. Work is performed remotely and offers the opportunity to contribute meaningful support to the Agencies Service mission while maintaining scheduling flexibility.

HR Specialists will conduct high-volume qualifications analyses, adjudicate Veterans' Preference eligibility, review applicant records and prepare certificates. Successful candidates must be able to perform work accurately and efficiently while maintaining compliance with federal hiring regulations, agency policies, and quality standards.

Individuals may be engaged for short-term projects, recurring seasonal surges, or intermittent assignments throughout the year based on operational needs and performance. Opportunities for secondary assignments are available.

Key Job Duties

• Support surge hiring periods, seasonal staffing operations, and high-volume workload environments requiring rapid turnaround and accuracy.
• Use USA Staffing (USAS)to conduct applicant eligibility reviews, qualifications analysis, and experience determinations using applicable Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualification standards and agency guidance
• Perform veterans’ preference adjudications and document eligibility determinations in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and procedural guidance
• Prepare draft certificates, qualification documentation, case file materials, and staffing records to support hiring actions.
• Maintain accurate case files, supporting documentation, and audit-ready records for all assigned actions.
• Update required tracking systems, staffing tools, and workflow management systems to accurately reflect action status, case progress, workload movement, and completion milestones.
• Maintain accurate updates in eTracker, USAS, and other designated operational tracking systems to support workload accountability and reporting requirements
• Monitor assigned workload to ensure actions are completed within required timelines and service expectations.
• Ensure all work complies with:
  • Title 5 CFR
  • OPM qualification and staffing regulations
  • USDA policy and directives
  • Agency procedures and operating guidance
• Participate in quality reviews, corrective actions, training activities, and process improvement efforts as directed.
• Maintain working proficiency in required Federal HR systems

Job Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience supporting federal staffing, at least 1 of which must be specialized experience in the area in which work is to be performed. This position requires experience performing high volume qualification analysis and eligibility determinations in USAS.
• Must be able to review and qualify a minimum of 8 applicants an hour.
• Working knowledge of:
  • OPM qualification standards
  • Veterans’ Preference adjudication
  • Title 5 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
  • Federal staffing and hiring procedures
• Experience reviewing applicant documentation in USASfor completeness, accuracy, and compliance, and providing audit ready justifications for qualification and eligibility determinations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple actions simultaneously while meeting production deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain accurate case documentation and workload tracking.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment.
• HS/GED - A college degree is preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the government-required security clearance.
• Must be a US Citizen.

We employ people who are driven by excellence, committed to integrity, and inspired by opportunities to achieve positive results. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. YRCI is an E-Verify employer. As a contractor and subcontractor, YRCI shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability, and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. No sponsorship is available for this position.