Junior HR Specialist with Security Clearance

Galapagos Federal Systems; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Liberal vacation plan

Matching retirement program

Competitive salaries

Job summary

Rivet Operations Company LLC in Washington DC area is seeking a Junior HR Specialist to provide foundational HR operations support. The role focuses on administrative tasks, data entry, and assisting senior staff with classification and staffing activities in a federal environment.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s in HR/Business, 1–3 years federal HR/classification exposure, and strong MS Office/HRIS skills with keen attention to detail and customer service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in federal HR classification or similar role.
• Basic knowledge of HR principles and federal regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing position descriptions and organizational structures.
• Retrieving position descriptions and assisting in preparation of classification reports.
• Identifying identical/additional positions.
• Supporting entry-level HR coding and standard data entry tasks.
• Supporting desk audits under supervision.
• Maintain HR files, records, and documentation in compliance with agency standards.
• Enter, update, and retrieve data in HR systems for personnel actions and reports.
• Ensure proper coding for HR actions using established guidelines.
• Reconcile organizational records with master personnel files.

Skills

HR basics

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

HRIS proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Overview Job Title: Junior HR SpecialistLocation: Washington DC Introduction: Rivet Operations Company ("Rivet") has an opening for a Junior HR Specialist to join our rapidly growing team in the Washington DC area. Rivet is an exceptional industry partner to the Department of Defense (DoD) and a leader in physical and cyber security, IT management, logistics, supply chain management, process improvement and development. The Junior HR Specialist provides foundational support in human resources operations, focusing on administrative tasks, data entry, and assisting senior HR staff with routine classification and staffing activities. This position is ideal for individuals beginning their HR career in a federal environment, applying established procedures under close supervision.

Primary Duties:

• Reviewing position descriptions and organizational structures
• Retrieving position descriptions and assisting in preparation of classification reports
• Identifying identical/additional positions
• Supporting entry-level HR coding and standard data entry tasks
• Supporting desk audits under supervision
• Maintain HR files, records, and documentation in compliance with agency standards
• Enter, update, and retrieve data in HR systems for personnel actions and reports
• Ensure proper coding for HR actions using established guidelines
• Reconcile organizational records with master personnel files

Requirements JOB REQUIREMENTS Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in federal HR classification or similar role
• Basic knowledge of HR principles and federal regulations
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems
• Effective communication and customer service skills

Security Clearance:

Position requires applicant to be a US Citizen and able to obtain the required security clearance for the position.

Benefits:

Rivet offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience. For more information about our organization, please visit our web site at www.rivetopsllc.com.

Physical Requirements:

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Position may require typing and reading from a computer screen. Must have sufficient mobility, including but not limited to bending, reaching, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner. There is a possibility that due to parking availability and location of work, walking moderate to long distance may be required. Lifting to 40 lbs.

Please note: Rivet Operations Company LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Positions functions and qualifications may vary depending on business needs.

Rivet Operations Company LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.

Posted Salary Range USD $70,000.00 - USD $77,000.00 /Yr.