Senior Human Resources Specialist

Zantech

Senior Human Resources Specialist providing comprehensive HR operational support for SES staffing programs at Zantech. Supporting SES staffing, recruitment, and administrative tasks with a strong focus on compliance and documentation.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supplementation of HRM staff with HRM Specialist-related support, including Personnel Staffing for SES and political appointee programs
Reviewing pre-employment requirements and related staffing support
Providing Records Management / Retention: SES applicant records, vacancy files, and tracking
Comprehensive HR operational and administrative support for CBP's SES staffing programs
Record and file application materials for SES applicants
Maintain vacancy announcement and applicant files for accountability, integrity, and records administration
Process incoming SES applicant packages; track receipts and maintain files
Provide application status updates as requested by the Government
Compile and prepare application reports and documents pertaining to applicant status
Maintain records and files of work and revisions
Support the Executive Services Staff with SES pre-employment requirements
Prepare and submit Monthly Status Reports and Monthly Verification Reports to the COR by the 10th calendar day of each month
Submit invoices electronically via IPP by the 10th business day of each month for prior month services
Maintain and support the Quality Control / Assurance Plan throughout the period of performance
Support transition in / transition out activities including transfer of documentation, GFE, and keys/fobs/PIV cards
Identify themselves as a Contractor in all communications, meetings, and correspondence
Complete and comply with all required NDAs, security awareness, and privacy training

Requirements

What you’ll need

8 years of relevant experience within the area of assignment
Comprehensive knowledge of SES staffing and recruitment and the OPM QRB review process
In-depth knowledge of federal HR personnel staffing, recruitment, and management/disposition/retention policies
Prior experience working with SES selectees on pre-employment requirements
Outstanding written and oral communication skills
Proven administrative skills relevant to HR operations, including alpha/numeric filing
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Pro
Ability to create and execute plans with minimal supervision
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines while responding to employee inquiries
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to deal with conflicts and diverse stakeholders
Fluency with standard office equipment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Strong benefits
Vacation package
Fast-paced and exciting work environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

HRM staffingSES staffingrecruitmentrecords managementadministrative supportapplication trackingquality controlfilingOPM QRB review processfederal HR policies

Soft Skills

written communicationoral communicationadministrative skillsplanningmulti-taskingdeadline managementinterpersonal skillsconflict resolutionstakeholder engagementattention to detail