Human Resources Specialist

Responsibilities

• Onboarding of new staff including offer letters, background checks, drug screens, I-9 verification
• Aid new hires with badging and site/client specific onboarding requirements
• Manage and track our WSAP policy and random drug screens
• Conduct companywide HR initiatives
• Collect, review, and approve local timesheets
• Process employee changes including promotions, annual salary increases, benefit changes, and terminations
• Administer and audit benefit carrier EDI feeds as needed
• Record and database management
• Assist employees with payroll or benefit issues – act as liaison with payroll staff

Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate’s degree, with a bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1-5 years of experience
• Strong technical skills with PC operating systems; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Data entry, database management, and ability to quickly learn and coach others on internet-based applications
• Positive team player, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and proactive
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Flexible to accommodate local team and national company needs
• Maintain confidentiality
• Eagerness to perform well, take pride in responsibilities

Preferences

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

Pay & Benefits

Compensation 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.

About the Role

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.

Company Overview

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.

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.