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Junior HR Generalist
Fairfax, VA
We are working with a nationwide engineering, environmental, and management consulting firm. They are based in Fairfax, VA and provide environment inspection services for commercial, institutional, and residential communities and buildings nationwide.
We are seeking a motivated and team-oriented Junior HR Generalist to support a busy HR Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the recruiting process, employee onboarding/offboarding, compliance and maintenance of employee profiles using a HRIS, and providing overall administrative support for the department.
The ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills, which will be essential in communicating with multiple personalities, different career specialties, and levels of management. As part of the HR Department, this position requires a candidate that understands the importance of labor laws and how they play a part in company policies and procedures, compliance, and talent acquisition.
Job Location:
This position is based in our main office in Fairfax, VA.
Essential Functions:
- Assist in coordinating the successful execution of the recruiting process involving the promoting of open job positions, sourcing and screening potential candidates, and scheduling interviews while streamlining overall communication for the applicant and Hiring Managers.
- Assist in implementing sourcing strategies to build pipelines of potential applicants, such as contacting colleges and trade schools, posting to multiple third-party recruiting platforms, networking with industry- relevant associations, and executing employer branding initiatives.
- Assist with the job posting and advertisement processes including maintaining and tracking locations of current job postings
- Assist in the completion of professional reference checks, employer verification, and background checks for potential candidates while tracking all efforts to streamline communication with Hiring Leads in the HR Team
- Assist in facilitating the completion of new hire packets, scanning/filing of documents for employee personnel files, and other HR-related onboarding tasks
- Assist in keeping employee profiles updated to ensure compliance with Driver Documentation, I-9 Documentation, Certification Documentation, and other relevant documentation
- Assist in maintaining files, records, and database with effective filing systems in direct connection with the maintenance of our HRIS
- Assist the HR Team with HR-related offboarding tasks
- Respond to employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to a fellow HR Team Member or Management
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
- Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks.
- Perform other duties, as assigned, to assist and support the Human Resources Department.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent work experience, required.
- 1 + years of previous work experience working as a HR Administrator, HR Coordinator, or similar position
- Relevant HR Certification (SHRM-CP, PHR, etc.) is preferred
Additional Requirements:
- 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 organizations HRIS and talent management systems.
If interested please apply directly to this ad or to Brittany at ...@csrecruiting.com.