Human Resources Generalist 1

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Division of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking a highly organized and motivated professional to join our Human Resources Team as a Human Resources Generalist 1. Operating within a fast-paced office environment, the core focus of this role centers on mastering administrative processes, managing job postings and approvals, and supporting department-wide personnel operations. Due to the highly sensitive data handled, the successful candidate must exercise strict confidentiality regarding all employee information at all times. Key Responsibilities Recruitment & Systems Management: Create job postings, manage posting approvals through the NEOGOV hiring and recruitment system, and maintain necessary tracking systems. Administrative Auditing & Reporting: Utilize the NEOGOV Perform (Employee Performance Evaluations) system for reporting and audit employee accounts for data accuracy. Onboarding & Training: Conduct new employee orientations, deliver policy presentations, and provide department-wide guidance on training management in NEOGOV. Personnel Operations: Conduct pre-employment background checks, manage candidate registers, and process unemployment claims for all facilities and agencies under the DHS. Support & Collaboration: Collaborate with department program specialists to proactively resolve administrative issues or operational deficiencies. Offer daily direction and support to HR Managers and personnel throughout all department facilities. Compliance: Audit policy acknowledgements for DAS employees. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications & Skills Basic understanding of human resources and personnel principles. Highly motivated with the readiness to learn how to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Strong organizational and communication skills. Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google applications. Possession of a valid driver's license. Background & Screening Requirements Applicants will be subject to a comprehensive background investigation and criminal history records check to determine suitability for the position. This screening includes: An extensive inquiry into job-related information, criminal records, past employment history, and education or training credentials. Strict Compliance: Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false or incomplete information, or the subsequent discovery of disqualifying background details will result in the immediate denial or termination of employment, regardless of when that information is discovered. Training: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Substitution: Candidates may substitute related experience for the required education at the rate of one (1) year of experience for thirty (30) semester hours of education. Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional human resources, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting experience. Substitution: Graduate coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience at the rate of one (1) year of experience for fifteen (15) semester hours of education. Note: A valid driver's license may be required. #J-18808-Ljbffr