Human Resources Specialist

The Building People; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long/Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People, LLC is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to perform HR administrative work for the U.S. Department of Energy's EERE office. The role supports recruitment, benefits, and policy interpretation under supervision and independently.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience or a high school diploma with 12+ years, with strong MS Office skills and excellent communication. Telework arrangements may change according to client needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years HR experience or high school diploma with 12+ years HR experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 2010 or newer.
• Professional attitude.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and requirements.
• Ability to perform sensitive tasks with discretion and tact.

Responsibilities

• Support HR functions such as recruitment, classification review, compensation studies, employment analysis, and leave/benefits administration.
• Collect and analyze data.
• Track trends and developments in assigned HR areas.
• Conduct studies, perform research, and prepare reports.
• Review, interpret, and recommend policies.
• Participate in working groups, councils, and committees.
• Ensure compliance with DOE HR rules and regulations.

Skills

Office proficiency

Written and verbal communication

Discretion and tact

Priorities management

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8 yrs experience

High school diploma + 12 yrs experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite 2010+

Job description

The Building People, LLC, is seeking a candidate to perform human resources administrative work for the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE) office. The Human Resources Assistant will perform human resources‑related administrative work both under general supervision and independently.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Supporting human resources (HR) functions such as: recruitment, classification review, compensation studies, employment analysis, and leave and benefits administration.
• Collecting and analyzing data.
• Tracking trends and developments in assigned functional areas.
• Conducting studies, perform research, and prepare reports.
• Reviewing, interpreting, and recommending policies.
• Participating in working groups, councils, and committees.
• Ensuring compliance with DOE HR-related rules and regulations.

Required Experience & Skills

• Bachelor's degree from in an accredited university and 8 years of experience OR high school diploma and 12 years of experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 2010 or better
• Professional attitude
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to competently deal with rapidly changing priorities and requirements
• Ability to perform sensitive tasks that require discretion and tact

Required Education

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree from in an accredited university and 8 years of experience OR high school diploma and 12 years of experience

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's degree

*Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.

*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

*Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement.