HRAthena | athenaservices

Athena Services International is hiring for the position of Human Resource Manager for our corporate office in Bethesda, MD.

Any interested candidates must be individuals of unquestionable integrity who display a mature attitude and exercise good judgment. The Human Resource Manager is responsible for a variety of Human Resource functions within the corporate office including onboarding new employees, setting up company policies and maintaining updated employee records. To be successful in this role, you should have a good understanding of full cycle recruiting and solid knowledge of labor legislation and working with union employees as well as for overseeing and/or facilitating various special projects independently. The Human Resource Manager serves as a principal liaison between the various contract sites and the President of Athena for all Human Resource related issues.

Ultimately, you will foster a healthy workplace by ensuring our HR procedures run smoothly and consistently at all times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS:

Provide support to employees in various HR related topics such as leaves, compensation etc. and resolve issues and problems
Promote HR programs to create an efficient and conflict-free workplace
Administer health and life insurance programs
Update employee records with new hire information and/or changes in employment status
Assist in development and implementation of human resource policies
Process employees’ queries and respond in a timely manner
Develop and implement HR policies throughout the organization
Stay up-to-date and comply with changes in labor legislation
Maintain employee files and records in electronic and paper form
Manage enrollment and payroll deductions for employee medical and 401k benefits
New-hire onboarding process including adding employees into Valiant
Various administrative duties such as filing, faxing documents, and typing correspondence

EQUIPMENT/ COMPUTER SKILLS: Knowledge of general office equipment; Microsoft Office, payroll, and accounting software proficiency; excellent understanding of Microsoft Excel and formula functions. Valiant experience is a plus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a U.S. citizen
Bachelor’s Degree in HR related majors preferred
Eagerness to learn and grow professionally
Ability to perform duties autonomously with little direct supervision
2+ years of experience in Human Resource preferred; Proven work experience as an HR Specialist or HR Generalist
Knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems
Good judgment decisions within proper policy and procedures
Solid understanding of employment/labor legislation
Knowledge of government contracting and Service Contract Act a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with staff and the public
Strong interpersonal skills
Must have courteous telephone manner
Understand and follow standard operating procedures, to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance

WORKING CONDITIONS (Physical/Mental Demands):

With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
Must undergo and meet company standards for background and reference checks.
Required ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
Independent work atmosphere, with little guidance to complete regular tasks
Regular computer usage
Handling and being exposed to sensitive and confidential information.

Benefits include Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision available), 401(k), Vacation, Sick, and Personal Leave, as well as paid Holidays.

TO APPLY: Enthusiastic, qualified applicants must:

Submit a professional cover letter and resume to hr@athena-si.com
Applicants are encouraged to include copies of any/all relevant certifications, licenses, education, and training.

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