Our client is a dynamic and growing government contracting firm based in Vienna, VA. They are seeking a dedicated HR Assistant to join the HR team. This role offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience in HR administration and support functions within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Job Description:

As an HR Assistant, you will play a vital role as a member of a growing HR department. This position is ideal for someone with 1-2 years of office experience, or a recent college graduate looking to expand their skills and grow their career in HR. You will be a part of small team and given the opportunity to learn about many facets of the HR function to include benefits, compliance, policy, training, compensation, performance management, and the unique requirements of government contracting. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various HR functions and contribute to the success of our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support new employee onboarding process to include offer letters, background investigations, new hire paperwork and orientation scheduling and sending swag welcome box.
• Maintain employee records to include personnel files, I-9's and HRIS records and updating as needed.
• Assist with benefit invoice reconciliation.
• Support employee engagement activities.
• Compile and maintain various reports and data as requested.
• Responds to employment verifications, unemployment compensation claims, and security investigations.
• Gather, tracks and analyzes HR metrics, reporting and plans.
• Assist with payroll reviews, manages garnishments, updates rates, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Support benefits administration tasks, including enrollment processing and answering employee inquiries.
• Manage time-card processing and ensure timely and accurate submission by employees.
• Support performance review process.
• Maintain knowledge of organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Process employee badges and ensure proper distribution to new hires and existing employees.
• Responds to incoming correspondence/calls or emails to HR box from employees for all HR and payroll related inquiries. Escalates as appropriate.
• Maintains confidentiality of all HR related information.

• 1-2 years of office experience, preferably in an HR or administrative role.
• Basic understanding of payroll processes and benefits administration.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in data entry and paperwork.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.