Human Resources Coordinator

Leonardo DRS; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in Germantown, MD is seeking an HR Coordinator to manage recruiting coordination, onboarding, compliance tracking, and employee engagement. You will ensure data integrity in HRIS and payroll systems, deliver new hire orientation, and support compensation and benefits administration to create a welcoming employee experience.

You'll work with the HR Generalist on policy adherence, reporting, and special projects while maintaining confidentiality and delivering excellent service to

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in HR, business administration, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum 2 years in HR, recruiting coordination, or admin roles in manufacturing/defense.
• Proficient with HRIS and Microsoft Office; strong organization and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle recruiting coordination, including scheduling interviews, posting requisitions, and maintaining candidate communication.
• Process new hire onboarding, including background checks, I-9 verification, and orientation logistics.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in the HRIS and payroll systems, ensuring data integrity across systems.
• Plan and deliver new hire orientation training, covering company policies, benefits, and key systems, while ensuring a welcoming onboarding experience.
• Support compensation and payroll processes by verifying employee data changes and status updates.
• Help coordinate employee engagement activities, recognition programs, and internal communications.
• Track compliance requirements, including trainings and export control documentation as applicable.
• Prepare HR reports, metrics, and presentations for leadership review.
• Serve as first point of contact for routine employee questions, escalating complex issues to the appropriate HR Generalist.
• Support offboarding processes, including exit interviews and separation documentation.
• Assist with special projects related to talent management and HR process improvement.

Skills

HR coordination

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Associate's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance.

Job description:

Job ID: 115280

Job Summary

We are looking for an HR Coordinator who's ready to be the heartbeat of our employee experience — from the moment a candidate accepts an offer to the day they become a seasoned team member. In this role, you'll juggle recruiting coordination, onboarding, compliance tracking, and employee engagement, all while supporting a mission that matters. If you love variety, take pride in the details, and want your work to have real impact on real people, we'd love to meet you.

What you'll do:

• Support full-cycle recruiting coordination, including scheduling interviews, posting requisitions, and maintaining candidate communication.
• Process new hire onboarding, including background checks, I-9 verification, and orientation logistics.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in the HRIS and payroll systems, ensuring data integrity across systems.
• Plan and deliver new hire orientation training, covering company policies, benefits, and key systems, while ensuring a welcoming and informative onboarding experience for new employees.
• Support compensation and payroll processes by verifying employee data changes, status updates, and transaction accuracy.
• Help coordinate employee engagement activities, recognition programs, and internal communications.
• Track and support compliance requirements, including required trainings, certifications, and export control/security clearance documentation as applicable.
• Prepare HR reports, metrics, and presentations for leadership review.
• Serve as a first point of contact for routine employee questions, escalating complex issues to the appropriate HR Generalist.
• Support offboarding processes, including exit interviews and separation documentation.
• Assist with special projects related to talent management, workforce planning, and HR process improvement.

What you bring:

• Associate's in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 2 years of HR, recruiting coordination, or administrative experience, ideally in a manufacturing, engineering, or defense environment.
• Working knowledge of HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a customer-service mindset.
• Comfort presenting to and facilitating groups (e.g., new hire orientation sessions).
• High attention to detail and comfort working with sensitive employee data.

The salary range for this position is$24.94/hour-$32.42. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including any state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.