Human Resources Assistant II

HR Administrative Assistant II

Fort Myer Construction Corporation is a leading, award-winning contractor in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. For over 50 years, we have proudly served the infrastructure needs of DC, Maryland, and Virginia through specialized services including street and highway construction, bridge and structure work, utilities, electrical services, design-build projects, asphalt supply and paving, and emergency response operations. With a workforce of over 600 skilled craftspeople and state-of-the-art equipment, Fort Myer is an ENR-ranked Top 400 Contractor committed to excellence and innovation in the construction industry.

Summary: The HR Administrative Assistant II provides advanced administrative and operation support to the Human Resources Department. This position is responsible for assisting with recruitment, onboarding, employee records management, compliance, and other functions while ensuring confidentiality, accuracy and attention to detail.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Control the Front Desk of the HR Office, ensure all employees, visitors, clients or vendors are signed in and seen by staff
• Assist with the full cycle recruitment process, including posting job openings, reviewing applications, scheduling interviews and communicating with candidates
• Conduct new hire orientation and ensure all required documents are completed for onboarding purposes
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with personnel files both electronic and hardcopy
• Process employment changes including new hires, terminations, and payroll status updates
• Fills in at the main reception desk as relief when needed
• Assists walk-in employees and applicants with questions and paperwork
• Coordinate onboarding schedules with department managers
• 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 5+ years of HR or administrative experience required
• Must be bilingual ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English and Spanish
• Customer service-oriented mindset
• Strong knowledge of Human Resources principles and employment practices
• 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
• Maintain I-9 documentation and ensure compliance with federal employment eligibility requirements
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• 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 15 pounds at a time
• This job requires the ability to see, whether naturally or with vision correction to tools (glasses, contacts)

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.