Human Resources Tech

Sparks Group

Alexandria, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Applicant Tracking System, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Employee Relations, File Maintenance, Government, Government Organizations, HRIS/HRMS, Human Resources, Human Resources Processes, Leadership, Local Government, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, Payroll Administration, Payroll Management, Payroll Software/Services, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Records Management, Reporting Skills, Spreadsheets, Statistics, Time Management, Time Tracking, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Alexandria, VA
POSTED
Today
Job Summary/Company: Sparks Group has partnered with a local government organization to identify a detail-oriented Human Resources Technician to support a busy HR team. This position is ideal for an administrative HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities, and ensuring personnel actions are processed accurately. The Human Resources Technician will support recruitment, employee records, payroll coordination, position management, and a variety of HR administrative functions while providing exceptional customer service to employees and leadership.


Responsibilities:
  • Process and maintain personnel actions, employee records, and HR documentation with accuracy.
  • Coordinate recruitment activities, including posting vacancies, reviewing applications, scheduling interviews, and preparing hiring packets.
  • Review new hire paperwork for completeness and ensure all required approvals are obtained.
  • Maintain applicant tracking and HR information systems.
  • Support payroll administration by researching payroll issues, coordinating special pay actions, and assisting with timekeeping inquiries.
  • Monitor employee time and attendance reporting and assist supervisors with resolving timecard discrepancies.
  • Prepare HR reports, spreadsheets, and statistical data using Microsoft Excel.
  • Maintain confidential employee files and ensure compliance with record retention policies.
  • Provide guidance to employees and managers regarding HR policies, procedures, and administrative processes.
  • Assist with position management, employee work profiles, performance evaluations, and personnel transactions.
  • Coordinate disciplinary, grievance, and employee relations documentation while maintaining accurate case files.
  • Partner with internal departments to resolve HR and payroll-related issues.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and organizational policies and procedures.

Qualifications/Background Profile:
  • 2+ years of human resources, HR administrative, or personnel support experience.
  • Experience supporting recruiting, onboarding, employee records, or payroll administration.
  • Strong knowledge of HR administrative processes and personnel documentation.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including creating reports and tracking data.
  • Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience working with HRIS, applicant tracking systems, or payroll systems is preferred.
  • Experience supporting a public sector or government organization is a plus.

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This job is In-Person.

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.

 

About the Company

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Sparks Group

Bringing the Best People and the Best Companies Together Since 1970.

Sparks Group (formerly SPARKS, Sparks IT Solutions, and Sparks Personnel) is the Washington DC Area's leading temporary staffing and full-time recruiting services provider. Whether you are seeking your next opportunity or looking to add talent, Sparks Group is the ideal partner for you! Each of our four divisions (Sparks Office, Sparks Accounting & Finance, Sparks IT, and Sparks Creative) specializes in placing professionals in temporary/contract, temporary-to-full-time, and full-time roles across a diverse array of staffing categories, positions and levels including: office/administrative, customer service, human resources and talent acquisition, legal support, government and cleared personnel, mortgage/banking, accounting and finance, contracts and procurement, information technology and creative/marketing.

Sparks Group brings over four decades of experience placing professionals in challenging and rewarding positions at many of the area’s most prestigious organizations. Our primary focus is presenting opportunities that match each candidate’s skill-sets, experience levels, career objectives, and growth needs. Sparks Group has regularly ranked as one of the top US staffing and recruiting firms having been named to Inavero’s Best of Staffing Lists® for Client and Employee Satisfaction (2012-2017). Additionally, Sparks Group is proud to have been recently selected for other awards Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2017 Best Staffing Firms to Work For, Washington Business Journal Best Places to Work (2017), the Washington Post’s Top Workplaces® List (2017, 2014), Forbes® Best Professional Recruiting Firms (2017), and the National Capital Business Ethics Award.

COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1970
WEBSITE
https://www.sparksgroupinc.com