Human Resources Specialist

Description

Human Resources Specialist:

At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team!

Job Summary

B&A is looking for a Human Resources Specialist to join our headquarters team in support of an important mission. At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team!

Responsibilities

• Serve as a first point of contact for general HR inquiries via phone and email, ensuring timely and professional responses.
• Administer and support the full employee lifecycle including onboarding, offboarding, and employment changes.
• Assist in overseeing benefits administration, including enrollment and termination processing, system audits, employee confirmations, and vendor communications.
• Create and distribute clear, engaging employee communications regarding benefits, wellness programs, and other HR initiatives.
• Collaborate with HR Manager and payroll department to verify benefit deductions, leaves, and compensation changes, maintaining accurate records and data alignment across systems.
• Maintain and enhance digital and physical employee records in alignment with compliance and confidentiality standards.
• Support compliance initiatives by helping to track deadlines, assist with audits, and ensure proper documentation of required notices and trainings.
• Coordinate the administrative aspects of HR programs such as annual performance reviews, compliance training, open enrollment, and wellness campaigns.
• Draft employee letters related to promotions, supervisor or reporting changes, compensation adjustments, and other HR documents.
• Perform regular audits of HR systems and data including employee records, benefits enrollment, and payroll reports to ensure data integrity.
• Partner with Recruiting, IT, and other departments to facilitate a smooth onboarding experience for new hires, ensuring all systems, tools, and access are in place.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and culture-building activities.
• Help to administer the company’s professional development program, including managing training requests, feedback surveys, and
• Support HR manager with special projects and continuous improvement initiatives related to systems, processes, and employee experience.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 4+ years of experience working in a human resources position
• Desired: SHRM-CP or HRCI certified
  
  

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of HR principles and practices, including benefits administration, onboarding/offboarding, compliance, and employee lifecycle management.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and comfort navigating benefit and payroll portals.
• Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with auditing and data integrity, including reporting, tracking, and reconciling employee information across systems.
• Familiarity with relevant employment laws and compliance requirements, such as FMLA, ACA, HIPAA, and EEOC guidelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear employee-facing documents and collaborate across departments.
• Customer service mindset, with a responsive, approachable, and solution-oriented attitude when interacting with employees and leadership.
• Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information and sensitive employee matters.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, especially when managing data, processing documentation, or tracking deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Process-oriented with a proactive mindset, continuously looking for ways to improve efficiency and consistency in HR operations.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with teams such as Payroll, IT, and Recruiting to ensure seamless employee support.
• Flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to shift focus as needed and support special projects or seasonal HR needs.
  
  

More About B&A

Notable Clients

B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

Benefits and Programs

B&A is proud to offer full time employees a 100% premium paid medical plan option, which includes coverage for medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, disability, Teladoc, and accident insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, tuition assistance, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, commuter transit benefits (SmartBenefits) for DC Metro full-time employees and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU).

B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance.

These Include

The B&A Cares program: on-staff registered counselor, 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, wellness challenges, and more

A formal mentorship program

Job shadowing and cross training opportunities

Brand Ambassador program

Lifeworks Employee Assistance Program (EAP): engagement through guided wellness and peer recognition. Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more

Monthly virtual events

B&A Annual Wellness Challenge: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, and #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more

At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.

EEO

B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A’s offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.

EEO is the Law

B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.