Sr. Human Resources Specialist

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 49,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Human Resource Specialist to lead the HR department's daily operations. This role involves overseeing on-boarding, payroll, and compliance with employment laws. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and organizational skills, and a strong understanding of HR best practices. Join a dynamic team committed to enhancing government services through innovative solutions. If you are passionate about human resources and want to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in HR functions including on-boarding and payroll.
• Knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Ability to handle sensitive employment-related inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily HR functions including payroll and benefits administration.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws.
• Implement employee recognition and training programs.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Conflict resolution skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Integrity and professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS systems

Payroll software

Job description

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CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) provided pay range

This range is provided by CGS Federal (Contact Government Services). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$49,500.00/yr - $71,500.00/yr

A Washington, D.C. based government contracting firm is seeking an internal Sr. Human Resource Specialist to run the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department including on-boarding / off-boarding, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices as well as process payroll and maintain employee time records.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications
• Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law
• Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system; information may include employees’ hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information
• Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, charitable contributions, and other deductions
• Records and processes federal and state payroll tax deposits
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  
  
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll software
  
  
  
  
  

Our Commitment:

Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.

For the past seven years, we’ve been growing our government-contracting portfolio, and along the way, we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.

Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come.

We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays
  
  
  
  
  

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Join our team and become part of government innovation!

Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board:

https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/

For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact:

Email: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

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