Human Resources Specialist II

FWI (FedWriters, Inc.); Reston (VA); On-site; USD 45,460 - 53,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FedWriters, Inc. (FWI) is seeking a Human Resources Specialist II to support the Defense Intelligence Agency on-site in Reston, VA.

The role involves guiding candidates through pre-employment, onboarding, and data management to ensure a smooth entry into mission-critical service. Role includes coordinating onboarding, maintaining HR records, generating CPC scheduling reports, and providing travel support as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Human Resources/Business or 3+ years of related experience.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in HR/Onboarding or similar.
• TS/SCI clearance with a CI poly is required.
• Proficient with SharePoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Input data into the DIA HRMS and CPC SharePoint scheduler.
• Schedule candidates for pre-employment processing and onboarding.
• Communicate with candidates and provide onboarding documentation.

Skills

SharePoint

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Human Resources/Business

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Overview

Be the first step in building the nation’s intelligence workforce. As a Human Resources Specialist II supporting the Defense Intelligence Agency, you’ll guide candidates through pre-employment and onboarding, ensuring a seamless and professional entry into mission-critical service.

Join our team as a Human Resources Specialist II and support the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). You will facilitate the DIA’s pre-employment processes by coordinating candidate onboarding, managing data entry and documentation, and providing comprehensive support throughout the hiring pipeline to ensure seamless integration of qualified personnel into the agency’s workforce.

This opportunity positions you at the forefront of the pre-employment process, where you’ll utilize your exceptional communication and organizational abilities to guide candidates seamlessly through onboarding. For professionals seeking growth and variety, this dynamic role offers diverse responsibilities spanning data entry, candidate coordination, process documentation, and travel support. You’ll have the chance to hone your skills across multiple systems while directly impacting the agency’s talent acquisition efforts.

FWI has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post in 2024 and 2025, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Work Schedule and Location

This full-time on-site position will work Monday through Friday, 7 AM - 3 PM EST at 12300 Sunrise Valley Dr Reston, Virginia 20191 United States.

Responsibilities

• Inputting required data into DIA's Human Resources Management System and the CPC SharePoint scheduler
• Contacting and schedule candidates for pre-employment processing
• Communicating with candidates to provide necessary correspondence in support of the onboarding process
• Providing support services to OHR's programs and projects
• Providing support services to OHR 's business operations and mission objectives
• Providing proactive services and communications to internal and external customers
• Performing final collection and review of OHR documentation for CPC scheduling
• Filing electronic files into shared folders, updating candidates' records in all required OHR tracking/scheduling/management systems to ensure candidates' processing status is accurate and available for performance reporting metrics; managing of shared inboxes on UNCLASSIFIED Systems
• Escorting and brief candidates during onsite appointments
• Coordinating and collaborating with other 'directorates to schedule CPC appointments for incoming candidates
• Providing weekly CPC onboarding performance metrics reports
• Developing/maintaining standard operating procedures for CPC pre-employment processes as needed
• Developing training documentation as needed for OHR systems and/or SOPs
• Coordinating/scheduling with OSG Drug Testing Program for civilian applicants
• Providing travel support, to include Defense Travel System (DTS) authorizations, vouchers, invitational travel orders, temporary duty arrangements and processing of travel related requests/services

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Human Resources/Business and/or 3 years of related experience
• A combination of education and experience may be substituted for the degree requirement
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• TS/SCI clearance with a CI poly
• Knowledge of SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and be flexible in a dynamic work environment

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Why Join Our Team

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off

Pay Range

33.12 - 39.47 an hour