Job Title
HR Specialist I (Payroll/Time & Attendance)
Location
Hybrid position. Must live within commutable distance to White Flint, MD / Rockville, MD.
Security Clearance
This position requires an active Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
Job Description
OBAN Corporation is seeking a HR Specialist I to join its federal customer. Responsible for managing day‑to‑day operations of the Human Resource Office, supporting the timekeeping and payroll function.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive HR support, guidance, and consultation to agency personnel and management.
- Interpret and apply federal HR laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with veterans' preference, special hiring authorities, and equal employment opportunity requirements.
- Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date personnel records and documentation.
- Generate HR reports, data analysis, and metrics to support decision‑making.
- Stay current with changes in federal HR regulations, policies, and best practices.
- Collaborate with HR leadership to identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum of three (3) years in a federal agency environment.
- Must have strong payroll, time and attendance experience.
- Strong knowledge of federal HR laws and regulations.
- Experience working in federal HR, personnel management, or related roles.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
- Ability to navigate complex situations and provide effective solutions.
- Proficiency in using HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) and other relevant software.
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail in personnel management and documentation.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Ethical and professional conduct with a commitment to confidentiality and integrity.
- Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Required Qualifications
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the required government security check.
Benefits
- Active work environment
- Comprehensive Benefits Package, including Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Training and Development
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Option to work remotely (subject to customer guidelines)
Equal Opportunity Statement
OBAN is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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, or any other protected class.