HR Administrator (Government Contracting)

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented HR Administrator to support HR operations within a fast-paced government contracting environment. This role requires strong experience processing HR forms, supporting HRIS systems (preferably Paycor), Costpoint / Deltek knowledge a plus, and working within complex employment structures, including Union environments, Service Contract Act (SCA), Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) requirements, and both exempt and non-exempt employee populations.

The HR Administrator supports our Corporate HR Team and reports to the Director of Employee Relations & Benefits. This position is on-site in Huntsville, AL.

The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and possesses exceptional communication skills - both written and verbal. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring HR compliance, accuracy of employee data, and efficient day-to-day HR operations across multiple contract types.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational HR support across multiple government contracts and business units
• Process a high volume of HR transactions, including onboarding, employment changes, terminations, and status updates
• Maintain accuracy of employee records in HRIS systems (Paycor preferred)
• Support compliance with Service Contract Act (SCA) and Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) wage and labor requirements
• Assist with union-related processes, including documentation tracking and adherence to collective bargaining agreements
• Ensure proper classification and processing of exempt and non-exempt employees
• Prepare, review, and route HR documentation such as offer letters, personnel action forms, and compliance paperwork
• Respond to employee and manager inquiries in a timely, professional, and service-oriented manner
• Support audits by gathering and organizing required HR documentation
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and organizational information
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Payroll, and Operations teams to ensure data integrity and process alignment
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited 4-year college, or 3 years of HR support or HR administrative experience (government contracting environment strongly preferred)
• Experience with HRIS systems; Paycor experience strongly preferred (Deltek Costpoint experience highly preferred)
• Familiarity with Service Contract Act (SCA) and/or Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) requirements highly preferred
• Experience supporting union environments or working with collective bargaining agreements preferred
• Understanding of exempt vs. non-exempt employee classifications and compliance requirements
• Strong administrative and data entry skills with high attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in federal contracting or Department of Defense (DoD) environments
• Prior experience supporting multi-site or multi-entity organizations
• Knowledge of E-Verify, I-9 compliance, and onboarding processes
  
  

Core Competencies

• High level of accuracy and accountability
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Customer service mindset with internal stakeholders
• Adaptability in a regulated and compliance-driven environment