Human Resources Specialist

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Human Resources Specialist opportunity to support our Oak Ridge, TN office and national teams

Work Location: Edgewater Technical Associates' Oak Ridge office.

This position is an opportunity for professional development and growth in a DOE subcontractor office. The right candidate will be organized, flexible, able to manage confidential information, proactive, possess a strong desire to learn, eager to be a part of and support the team, and have the ability and disposition to multi-task with constant interruptions.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with the following job scope:

Responsibilities include:

• Onboarding of new staff including offer letters, background checks, drug screens, I-9 verification
• Assist new hires with badging and site/client specific onboarding requirements
• Management and tracking of our WSAP policy and random drug screens
• Companywide HR initiatives
• Local timesheet collection, review, and approval
• Processing employee changes including promotions, annual salary increases, benefit changes and employee terminations
• Benefit Carrier EDI feed administration and enrollment auditing as needed and as part of annual open enrollment
• Record and database management
• Assist employees with payroll or benefit problems or questions - liaison with payroll staff

Qualifications:

• Minimum of an associate's degree, with a preference for a bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 1-5 years of experience.
• Strong technical skills with PC operating systems; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook, data entry, database management, and the ability to quickly learn our internet-based applications and coach others to use them. Applicants will be required to pass an MS Office proficiency test.
• Must be a positive team player, detail oriented, eager to learn, and proactive.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must be able to provide a high level of attention to detail and high-quality work while multi-tasking with interruptions.
• Must be flexible to accommodate local team and national company needs as they grow and change.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• An eagerness to perform well, taking pride and care with responsibilities.

Preferences:

• Experience with Paylocity
• Experience with Deltek/Costpoint
• Experience administering company AAP and EEO reporting
• Experience processing DOE clearances

Compensation:

Pay is commensurate with education and experience. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website:

We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support their growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater's experience and guidance ensure that its customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Originally founded to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Edgewater now supports customers across the U.S. and Canada. Edgewater has five offices, with corporate headquarters in Los Alamos, NM and regional offices in Carlsbad, NM; Oak Ridge, TN; Aiken, SC; and Richland, WA.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

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