Human Resources Specialist - GOVCON/Federal experience requir

Business Management Associates, Inc. (BMA) Integrating People and Process Through Service, with a strategic emphasis on integrating people and process, and proven, documented project management methodology for internal and external management while maintaining a strategic and financial focus on an organizations most important component ' its people.

"Love Thy Customer; Love Thy Work; Love Thy System"

Business Management Associates (BMA) is seeking an experienced Human Resource Specialist who will perform technical, analytical, consulting, and administrative services in support of the agency in accordance with office policies.

Human Resources Specialist

Location: DMV Area (Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia)
Work Arrangement: Full-Time, Onsite/In-Office

Position Summary

The Human Resources Specialist provides comprehensive recruitment, staffing, and human resources support services to ensure effective workforce planning and talent acquisition. This role serves as a trusted advisor to management by applying HR principles, policies, regulations, and best practices to support organizational objectives. The HR Specialist is responsible for administering competitive and non-competitive personnel actions, conducting job analyses, supporting workforce planning initiatives, and ensuring compliance with applicable District, federal, and organizational personnel regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Staffing

• Manage full-cycle recruitment activities, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and onboarding.
• Provide guidance to managers on recruitment, staffing, and placement strategies.
• Develop and implement recruitment plans to attract qualified candidates for a variety of positions.
• Coordinate competitive and non-competitive personnel actions in accordance with applicable policies and regulations.

Human Resources Advisory Services

• Serve as a subject matter expert and advisor to management on HR policies, procedures, and workforce-related matters.
• Interpret and apply District, federal, and organizational personnel laws, regulations, and policies.
• Provide recommendations on organizational structure, staffing requirements, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Assist leadership in resolving personnel and employment-related issues.

Job Analysis & Position Management

• Conduct job analyses to support classification, recruitment, and workforce planning activities.
• Develop and maintain position descriptions and job documentation.
• Evaluate organizational needs and recommend position management solutions.
• Ensure position requirements accurately reflect organizational objectives and workforce demands.

Workforce Planning & Talent Management

• Support succession planning and workforce development initiatives.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify current and future workforce needs.
• Assist in developing strategies to address workforce gaps and talent pipelines.
• Contribute to employee development and retention programs.

Compliance & Personnel Administration

• Ensure HR actions are processed accurately and in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Maintain personnel records and documentation in accordance with organizational requirements.
• Monitor changes to employment laws, regulations, and policies and recommend necessary updates.
• Conduct audits and reviews to ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Experience supporting recruitment, staffing, and personnel administration functions.
• Knowledge of HR recruitment, staffing, placement principles, practices, policies, and procedures.
• Experience applying District, federal, and other applicable personnel laws, rules, and regulations.
• Understanding of job analysis methodologies and position management concepts.
• Knowledge of workforce planning, succession planning, and workforce development principles.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS, applicant tracking systems, and Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP.
• Experience supporting public sector, government, or highly regulated environments.
• Knowledge of classification and compensation practices.
• Experience managing multiple recruitment and HR projects simultaneously.

Core Competencies

• Human Resources Expertise
• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
• Workforce Planning & Development
• Policy Interpretation & Compliance
• Organizational Analysis
• Relationship Management
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service & Communication

This position offers the opportunity to play a critical role in supporting organizational success through effective recruitment, workforce planning, and human resources administration while ensuring compliance with all applicable personnel regulations.

At BMA, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. BMA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which BMA has facilities. BMA believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.