NIRA, Inc. is looking for a full-time Technical Recruiter/Human Resources (HR) Generalist who is responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process for technical positions and providing general HR support. This role involves collaborating with hiring managers, sourcing and attracting top-tier talent, conducting interviews, and ensuring a positive candidate experience. Additionally, the individual will be involved in various HR functions, such as employee relations, onboarding, and policy implementation.
The candidate is going to be on a hybrid working schedule and location. 1-2 day(s) a week in DC office.
Responsibilities:
- Technical Recruiter
- Collaborates with hiring managers to understand the needs and roles to be filled; reviews job descriptions for vacancies.
- Assists with the development and revision of specifications and job descriptions for selected positions.
- Identifies the most effective methods for recruiting and attracting candidates.
- Drafts recruitment advertisements; posts and/or places ads in the most effective digital and/or print media for open positions.
- Selects one or more placement agencies to assist with recruitment process.
- Identifies appropriate candidates and assesses qualifications through review of resumes, interviews, and other forms of communications.
- Connects qualified candidates with hiring managers.
- Maintains contact with candidates to keep them apprised of the status of applications.
- Provides advice to hiring managers regarding salary negotiations with final candidates.
- Facilitates contacts by creating and maintaining a presence in the technical/industry community and marketplace.
- Human Resources Generalist
- Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.
- Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
- Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
- Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
- Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
- Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices.
- Administers benefits to include enrolling new hires, processing benefit change requests, draft employee communications, assisting with Open Enrollment process, reconciling, and auditing benefits invoices, and serving as a liaison between employees and benefits brokers.
- Researches and responds to general employee and manager inquiries related to benefits, NIRA policies, and other HR related topics.
- Maintains personnel files according to federal regulations and NIRA procedures.
- Streamline and improve processes and implement process enhancements.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Thorough understanding of technology, technical roles and technical skills.
- Thorough understanding of recruiting methods and best practices, as well as applicable policies and federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- 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.
- 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 organization's HRIS and talent management systems.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
- At least three years of related recruiting experience required, with prior experience in technical roles a plus.
- At least two years of human resource generalist experience preferred.
- Experience with government contracting preferred.
Salary: From $70,000.00 per year
NIRA offers competitive compensation packages including employer-paid health, life and disability insurance coverages, 401(k) plans with generous employer matching contribution vested immediately.