Human Resources Support Specialist (ts/sci Clearance)

Human Resources Support Specialist

Location: Hanover, MD Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI

Position Overview: The Human Resources Support Specialist provides essential personnel administration and HR operational support across a high-visibility government program. This role ensures timely and accurate handling of onboarding, clearance coordination, personnel documentation, timekeeping, and employee lifecycle support in a secure, compliance-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of federal HR practices and thrives in a fast-paced, classified setting where discretion, precision, and initiative are paramount.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate onboarding documentation, clearance packets, and employee start logistics in collaboration with security and program management.
• Maintain personnel records and documentation in compliance with government, contract, and internal policies.
• Track personnel actions such as start dates, terminations, and access control badge issuance or revocation.
• Support accurate timekeeping and labor charging processes, ensuring data integrity and compliance with DCAA and contract requirements.
• Assist with processing personnel actions (e.g., reassignments, position changes) and maintain visibility of contractor personnel status across all task orders.
• Respond to HR-related inquiries from employees, managers, and government representatives in a timely and professional manner.
• Facilitate distribution and acknowledgment tracking of required training or HR policy documents.
• Provide administrative assistance to Program Management in support of HR-related deliverables, reports, or compliance audits.
• Interface with SharePoint or internal personnel systems to maintain up-to-date rosters and access documentation.
• Escalate personnel risks or anomalies (e.g., expired clearance, upcoming badge revocations) for proactive mitigation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent experience may be substituted.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in HR, personnel administration, or operational support in a federal or DoD contractor setting.
• Prior experience supporting TS/SCI-cleared environments and understanding of classified onboarding protocols.
• Familiarity with security vetting processes, facility access coordination, and HR compliance standards in government contracting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint).
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated discretion in handling sensitive personnel matters.