Human Resources Administrator

Kearney and Company is seeking a Human Resources Administrator to join our Alexandria, VA team! The candidate will provide comprehensive HR support across key functional areas, including onboarding, employment verification, employee inquiries, records management, reporting, and other related HR operations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer and oversee all aspects of employee onboarding from offer acceptance to their first day of work
• Launch candidates in the on-boarding platform (iCIMS) and generate new profiles within Sage (HRIS), Corporate Travel (Concur), American Express, Docusign, E-Verify and other systems as appropriate
• Process and update employee status changes-such as title, salary, and reporting structure-in the HRIS and associated platforms
• Monitor the HR case management system and respond promptly to employee inquiries and service requests
• Conduct employment verifications via mail, phone, and in-person interactions with government investigators
• Address routine and complex questions regarding HR policies and procedures, or direct employees to appropriate resources for resolution
• Serve as a liaison between Payroll, Timesheets, and HR to resolve onboarding-related questions and ensure data accuracy
• Generate and distribute HRIS reports to support leadership, development programs, and internal HR initiatives
• Facilitate the e-verification process for new hires, including virtual document verification and formal submission through E-Verify
• Compile new hire welcome gifts to accompany IT equipment shipments for incoming employees
• Maintain and organize HR documentation, with a focus on I-9 compliance and secure file retention
• Compile and issue monthly HR reports by aggregating and analyzing relevant data
• Track employee referrals and ensure that all referrals adhere to the Employee Referral Policy
• Process and distribute all mail for Human Resources that arrives at headquarters
• Support the broader HR department, including the HR Director or Chief People Officer with administrative tasks and other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to remain stationary at a keyboard for prolonged periods of time to continuously operate a computer and complete tasks
• Ability to report to headquarters two to three days per week, and as needed
• Ability to regularly transport objects or materials up to ten (10) pounds
• Ability to infrequently transport objects or materials up to forty (40) pounds

Experience, knowledge, and skill requirements:

• At least 1 year of HR experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Experience using HRIS and content management systems, such as Salesforce
• Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications, with advanced knowledge of Excel
• Ability to communicate with all levels of employees, including executive-level employees
• Excellent organizational, time-management and planning skills and the ability to transition among multiple priorities with ease
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including courtesy, professionalism, and a strong commitment to customer service with an understanding and appreciation of the customer requirements
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle confidential information maturely and in unbiased fashion
• Ability to work independently and as an effective and engaged team member in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Ability to consistently meet punctuality and attendance expectations

Education and training requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business-related field with Human Resources coursework preferred
• High school diploma with 3 years of related experience may be substituted for Bachelor's degree

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Exclusively focused on the Government, Kearney & Company provides financial services, including auditing, consulting, and technology services. Our commitment to our employees and clients as well as to dedication and trust, critical values to our Firm, have led to Kearney's recognition as one of the leading accounting firms in the country. Based on our employees' feedback, we are also consistently rated a Best Place to Work. Employment at Kearney means a flexible, collaborative, and open-minded work environment. We hope it is your "first easy decision." Learn more at www.kearneyco.com/careers.

The expected salary range for this position is between $60,000 and $68,000. This range is representative of base pay only and does not include straight time pay for hours worked over 40 per week, company contributions towards paid benefits, and/or bonuses. Actual compensation (meeting or exceeding the range) will be determined based on specific experience, education, work location, clearance level, and other factors permitted by law. This position is eligible for bonuses (when applicable).

We also offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and 529 Education Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurances
• Legal Insurance and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program, fitness and wellness benefits, and other firm benefits.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

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Work location is subject to change based on client requirements.
Kearney & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, genetic information, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, any medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association to a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulation. Click here for more information on Kearney's EEO Policy.

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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

FMLA is designed to help employees balance their work and family responsibilities by allowing them to take reasonable unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons. Kearney & Company provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year. Military family leave is available for up to 26 weeks under FMLA. Click here to learn more.

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

The EPPA prohibits most private employers from using lie detector tests either for pre-employment screening or during the course of employment. Kearney & Company adheres all provisions of the EPPA. Click here to learn more.