HR Analyst / Operations Specialist (Junior–Mid Level)

Position Summary

The HR Analyst / Operations Specialist will support core HR and operations activities including recruiting coordination, onboarding, employee data management, basic HR analytics and reporting, and general operational support for project teams. This is a hands-on, junior–mid level role suited for someone who enjoys working with data and people, is highly organized, and is interested in learning the full lifecycle of HR and consulting operations in a DoD contracting environment. You will work closely with leadership, project managers, and corporate operations staff to ensure we hire, support, and retain high-performing talent while meeting compliance and contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

HR & Talent Operations

• Assist with onboarding and offboarding activities, including new hire documentation, orientation scheduling, systems access, and exit logistics.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in HRIS and related systems in compliance with company policies and federal regulations.
• Help manage benefits enrollments, changes, and employee inquiries by coordinating with HR leadership and external benefits providers.
• Support performance management processes, including tracking timelines, preparing communications, and consolidating feedback.
• Assist in developing and updating HR policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

HR Analytics & Reporting

• Collect, clean, and maintain HR-related data (e.g., headcount, turnover, recruiting pipelines, time-to-fill, training completion).
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc HR reports and dashboards for leadership, using tools such as Excel, HRIS reporting modules, or BI tools.
• Support compensation and labor cost analyses, including salary benchmarking, labor category alignment, and staffing forecasts.
• Identify data trends and provide basic insights and recommendations to improve HR processes and employee experience.

DoW Contracting & Compliance Support

• Assist with tracking and maintaining documentation required for DoD and federal contracts (e.g., labor categories, resumes, certifications, and clearance status).
• Help ensure HR and staffing practices comply with applicable laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, EEO, ADA, FMLA) and relevant contract requirements.
• Support audit and inspection activities by providing accurate, timely HR and staffing data.
• Coordinate with security/FSO teams on onboarding, clearance processing, and documentation as needed.

Operations & Business Support

• Provide general operations support to project and corporate teams, including scheduling, documentation, and process coordination.
• Assist with resource planning and staffing allocations across contracts and internal initiatives.
• Support internal initiatives related to culture, employee engagement, training, and professional development.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by documenting processes, identifying inefficiencies, and suggesting practical enhancements.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Approximately 1–4 years of experience in HR, people operations, recruiting coordination, business operations, or a related role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with sensitive employee and contract-related data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs or equivalent functions, charts).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including professional email and document preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Clearance
• DoD security clearance (Secret or ability to obtain and maintain required)
• U.S. citizenship required due to contract requirements

Preferred

• Experience working in a federal contracting, DoD, or consulting environment.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems and/or ATS platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP, Paylocity, Greenhouse, Lever, etc.).
• Basic understanding of HR fundamentals (employment law basics, recruiting process, performance management, benefits).
• Experience supporting HR analytics or reporting (e.g., headcount, turnover, recruiting metrics).

Key Competencies

• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and present data in a clear, structured way.
• Process-oriented, with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Customer-service orientation toward internal stakeholders and employees.
• Collaborative, team-focused approach with willingness to “roll up sleeves” and support wherever needed.
• Growth mindset and interest in developing within HR, operations, or consulting.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• HR: 1 year (Required)
• Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Required)
• Familiarity with HRIS: 1 year (Preferred)
• federal contracting, DoD, or consulting environment.: 1 year (Preferred)
• Basic understanding of HR fundamentals: 1 year (Preferred)
• HR analytics or reporting: 1 year (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $115,000