Human Resources Specialist

BRG Communications; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BRG Communications, a recognized boutique agency in Alexandria, VA, seeks an HR Specialist with 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree. The role focuses on recruitment, onboarding, benefits, performance management, training, and reporting in a fast-paced public relations environment.

The position is hybrid with two days per week in the office at our Alexandria, VA location. Compensation ranges from $60,000 to $80,000 annually, commensurate with experience and location, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5 years of relevant experience
• Strong work ethic and detail-oriented approach
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment and ability to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Recruitment, including BRG point of contact with outside recruiters and scheduling interviews for BRG Employees and candidates
• New Employee onboarding, including all new Employee paperwork
• Employee benefits maintenance, including managing Employee open enrollment (knowledge of BambooHR a plus)
• Employee Performance Management and Employee reviews (knowledge of PerformYards a plus)
• Employee Training, including training system (BetterU) updates and maintenance
• Employee Reporting, including payroll and benefit payables reports

Skills

Oral and written communication

Detail-oriented

Strong work ethic

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

BambooHR

PerformYards

BetterU

Job description

BRG Communications recognized as the Outstanding Boutique Agency of the Year in 2023 and again in 2024, is certified as a Great Place to Work and recently earned a place on Inc’s Fastest Growing Companies list for the second consecutive year. We are a certified woman-owned, public relations agency, focused on addressing critical health and social issues, strengthening brand reputation, building awareness and driving positive change.

Our collaborative team has a proven track record for creative planning, successful implementation, best‑in‑class service and exceptional results. From our robust benefits to our flexible work style to our numerous fun perks, we focus on making life better at BRG. Our work is meaningful and makes a true impact every day. At BRG success is where top talent meets quality clients. We focus on making life Better @ BRG.

Position is hybrid - two days per week in office located in Alexandria, VA.

BRG is currently seeking Human Resource – Specialist candidates who possess experience working with a public relations agency.

This position requires an individual with the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5 years of relevant experience
• Strong work ethic and detail-oriented approach
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment and ability to meet deadlines

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Employee recruitment, including BRG point of contact with outside recruiters and scheduling interviews for BRG Employees and potential candidates
• New Employee onboarding, including all new Employee paperwork
• Employee benefits maintenance, including managing Employee open enrollment (knowledge of BambooHR a plus)
• Employee Performance Management and Employee reviews (knowledge of PerformYards a plus)
• Employee Training, including training system (BetterU) updates and maintenance and recommend training pathways for Employees
• Employee Reporting, including payroll and benefit payables reports

Compensation

The anticipated pay range for this exempt position is $60,000-$80,000 annually. This range represents BRG Communications’ good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and internal equity.

BRG Communications is 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, veteran status, disability status, or other protected classifications. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process are encouraged to request assistance.