Human Resources Administrative Assistant I -R2671

HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I
JOB DESCRIPTION

Fort Myer Construction Corporation is the DMV’s leading infrastructure construction company.  If you desire to be part of a company with an opportunity to grow in your career and be rewarded for your contributions – Fort Myer is the place for you. We reward our team members with competitive pay and a robust benefits package, paying 100% for medical, dental and vision insurance as well as free parking.  Our mission is to serve the communities we call home by “helping build the American Dream” in DC, Maryland and Virginia. Our more than 700 team members take pride in their work and as a result, our projects have received local and national awards.  If you do not mind hard work desire job securities associated with essential infrastructure projects and want to make a difference in our communities then, please consider joining the Fort Myer Family.

Summary: 
The HR Administrative Assistant I is responsible for various types of clerical, administrative, scheduling and filling assistance. This role serves as a key point of contact for employees and supports HR operations including onboarding, benefits administration, and compliance.

Duties & Responsibilities:
•    Control the Front Desk of the HR Office, ensure all employees, visitors, clients or vendors are signed in and seen by staff, 
•    Provides broad office support to the HR Department,
•    Ensure accuracy and compliance with personnel files both electronic and hardcopy, 
•    Process employment changes including new hires, terminations, and payroll status updates, 
•    Assist with conducting employee orientation of all new hires, 
•    Fills in at the main reception desk as relief when needed,
•    Assists walk-in employees and applicants with questions and paperwork, 
•    Responsible for maintaining department files and keeping them up to date and in order,
•    Create personnel files for new employees,
•    Identify opportunities for continuous improvement,
•    Safeguards Personal Identification Information (PII) against loss, destruction, or unauthorized use,
•    Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: 
•    Must have 1 to 3 year of HR or administrative experience required,
•    Must be bilingual ability to read, write, and speak Fluently in English and Spanish,
•    Customer service-oriented mindset,
•    Experience in a fast-paced or multi-site environment preferred,
•    Have solid computer skills and advanced experience using the Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, and PowerPoint,
•    Must possess organizational skills to ensure appointments and responses to requests are timely,
•    Excellent organizational and time management skills,
•    Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines,
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills,
•    Knowledge of HR process and best practices,
•    Requires high levels of discretion, professionalism, and the ability to handle confidential information,
•    Must be able to successfully pass a background and drug & alcohol screening.

Working Conditions:
•    Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer,
•    Finger dexterity for extensive amounts of typing,
•    Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at a time,
•    This job requires the ability to see, whether naturally or with vision correction to tools (glasses, contacts),
•    Climbing stairs daily to get to workstation.

Note: This is an on-site position and requires the ability to work in the office during standard business hours. Remote or hybrid arrangements are not available for this role.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribe to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants and/or employees are considered for hire, promotion, training opportunities, and work assignments, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, (including pregnancy, gender identity or sexual orientation) marital status, national origin, age (40 or older) veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal or local laws. 

Disclaimer:
The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has discretion to add or modify job duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time.

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