HR Specialist (Federal Compliance), As Needed

JLGOVLLC; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

JLGOV, a small government contractor in Hampton Roads, VA, seeks an experienced HR Specialist (Federal Compliance) on a as-needed, independent contractor basis. You will manage recruiting, onboarding, I-9 verification, and ensure compliance with federal contract requirements.

Responsibilities include handling audits, maintaining confidential personnel files, administering benefits, and supporting EEO/OFCCP and service contract act obligations as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience in government contracting and onboarding.
• Knowledge of federal contract requirements (FAR, EEO/OFCCP, Service Contract Act).
• Experience with I-9 verification and E-Verify (if required).
• Experience maintaining confidential, audit-ready personnel files.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruiting from posting through offer, including screening, interviews, and references.
• Handle onboarding and offboarding, I-9 verification, and new-hire paperwork.
• Verify qualifications against contract labor categories.
• Maintain audit-ready personnel files with confidentiality.
• Support compliance reviews and government audits of records.

Skills

HR experience in government contracts

Federal compliance knowledge (FLSA/FML

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business or related field

Tools

HRIS

Job description

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HR Specialist (Federal Compliance), As Needed

Company: JLGOV
Location: Hampton Roads, VA
Type: As-needed, independent contractor
Compensation: Hourly rate billed only for hours worked

About Us

JLGOV is a small government contractor supporting federal customers. We are seeking an experienced HR specialist, on an as-needed basis, to manage our HR operations and keep us compliant with federal contract requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Work with the Office Specialist to manage recruiting from posting through offer, including screening, interviews, and reference and background checks
• Handle onboarding and offboarding, including I-9 verification, E-Verify (if required), and new-hire paperwork
• Verify employee qualifications against contract labor category requirements
• Maintain confidential, audit-ready personnel files
• Support federal contract compliance, including FAR labor clauses, EEO/OFCCP, and Service Contract Act requirements, where applicable (As needed)
• Coordinate clearance paperwork and security briefings with the CEO or Facility Security Officer, as applicable
• Administer benefits, PTO, 401k, and leave
• Update and maintain HR policies and the employee handbook
• Support training, performance reviews, and employee relations
• Serve as point of contact for government compliance reviews of personnel records, with availability on short notice

Schedule

Work is as needed, with added support during audits and contract awards. Prompt responses and reliable deadlines are essential. Hours are billed as used; no minimum guaranteed.

Required Qualifications

• Hampton Roads-area resident, able to meet locally when needed
• U.S. citizen, as required by the nature of our federal contract work
• 5+ years of HR experience in government contracting, with a record of compliant personnel and onboarding practices
• Working knowledge of federal and Virginia employment law (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, I-9) and federal contractor requirements
• Experience with HRIS and benefits administration
• Verifiable references from current or former government contractor clients
• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and discretion with sensitive information

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• Experience with OFCCP, Service Contract Act, or Davis-Bacon Act compliance, or supporting government compliance reviews
• Small business experience (<20 employees)

JLGOV is an equal opportunity employer. Citizenship requirements are based on the nature of our federal contract work. Engagement may be contingent on a background check and any clearance or eligibility requirements tied to our federal contracts.