Human Resources Specialist

Skills / Experience Required

Key Responsibilities and experience needed for the Human Resources Specialist:

• Current Active Secret clearance
• 3 to 10 years of demonstrated/practical hands-on experience in a Human Resource role
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, web-based applications and HR-related system
• Perform HR generalist duties, working closely with the HR team to support employee lifecycle processes
• Lead and support new hire orientation, training programs, and policy implementation
• Manage full-cycle recruiting, including screening, interviewing, and onboarding candidates
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, including investigations and conflict resolution
• Assist with payroll administration and ensure accurate record-keeping
• Maintain employee files and ensure 100% compliance with HR policies and regulations
• Respond to HR-related inquiries from employees and managers, providing timely and accurate support
• Generate and analyze HR compliance reports and complete annual governmental reporting
• Stay up to date on federal and state employment laws, ensuring HR policies remain compliant
• Answer phone calls and support administrative HR tasks as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in government contracting or federal programs
• Knowledge of federal HR regulations, including FMLA, FLSA, and EEO compliance

Education / Certifications

• A bachelor’s degree is required; however, 6 years of relevant work experience may be considered as a substitute of required experience OR an associate degree plus 4 years' work experience may be substituted by a bachelor's degree
• A master’s degree (MA/MS) is preferred; however, a bachelor's degree plus 8 years' work experience may be substituted for a master’s degree OR 12 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in place of a master’s degree
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) is a plus

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Paid Paternal leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid federal holidays

Security Clearance

Must be a U.S. Citizen. A high-level Department of Defense active security clearance is/may be required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to government information.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time and typing and reading from a computer screen. The candidate must have enough mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, to complete daily duties in a prompt and efficient manner and that may include lifting to thirty pounds, as necessary.

Company Summary

Headquartered in Hawaii, Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an SBA Certified Native Hawaiian Organization 8(a) Small Business specializing in global information technology and offering professional solutions in IT Design & Installation, Cybersecurity Engineering & Support, Application Integration & Development, Software & Hardware Engineering, Network & Systems Management, Information Systems Security, and Business Management Services.

Leveraging over 30 years of providing IT services to the federal & commercial market with projects found around the world, our team has innovative expertise in the development of a wide range of technological solutions. Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Our service commitment is simple - "Quality IT Solutions... On Time & On Budget."

Company Employment Statement

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing as positions, functions, and qualifications may vary depending on business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.

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