Junior Human Resource Specialist

GaP Solutions

Junior Human Resource Specialist supporting HR functions for the Dept. of Homeland Security.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Human Resources management, including staffing, classification, benefits, and employee relations, while providing administrative support and guidance to staff and managers. Proficient in processing payroll actions and maintaining compliance with federal HR guidelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Human Resources ManagementPayroll ProcessingMicrosoft Office SuiteDelegated Examining CertificationAdvanced Organization Skills

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Hard Skills

StaffingClassificationBenefits AdministrationRecruitmentCompensationEmployee RelationsPayroll ActionsSOP DraftingLeave AuditsFederal HR Topics

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsTime ManagementAdministrative Support

Tools & Technologies

Personnel Record Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Delegated Examining CertificationHRM Certificate

Industry Keywords

Health and Human Services GuidelinesFederal Drug TestingU.S. CitizenshipLegal Permanent Resident

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply HR skills in support of managers, program staff and customers on the full range of HR topics including but not limited to staffing, classification, processing, benefits, recruitment, compensation, SES programs, work life programs, policy and employee and labor relations
Processing personnel and payroll actions, keying payroll documents, processing leave audits
Creating vacancy, retirement and payroll folders
Researching waiver and hearing requests
Scanning documents into various personnel record systems
Assisting with drafting SOP’s
Processing personal liability insurance reimbursement claims
Initiating tentative selection notifications, notice of results or disposition letter
Researching and compiling information on the full range of federal HR topics
Responding to and providing general HR guidance to applicants and staff, maintain employee files
Provide wide ranging administrative support to managers and program staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Either a Bachelor’s Degree required OR: can have 3 years of federal Human Resources experience as equivalent
Knowledge of Health and Human Services Guidelines for federal drug testing (if applicable)
Must possess a valid driver’s license (if applicable)
U.S. citizen or Legal Permanent Resident, must currently reside in the United States or its Territories
Must have resided in the United States or its Territories for three or more years out of the last five
Delegated Examining Certification and/or HRM Certificate from an accredited academic institution preferred
Intermediate to advanced technical proficiency in the full Microsoft Office Suite
Understanding and familiarity with industry best practices
Advanced organization and leadership skills
Exceptional time management skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ensure you have the right to work in the United States
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities