Human Resources Coordinator

Company: Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Organization Overview:

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is an economic development agency of the federal government and 13 state governments focusing on 420 counties across the Appalachian Region. ARC's mission is to innovate, partner, and invest to build community capacity and strengthen economic growth in Appalachia to help the Region achieve socioeconomic parity with the nation.

Responsibilities:

ARC seeks an HR Coordinator to support the full employment life cycle, for all ARC employees, including background checks, onboarding, employment processing, data maintenance and reporting, performance management, professional development, employee engagement, leave management, safety and security, EEO compliance, and off-boarding. This position will be primarily responsible for processing recruitment, personnel, payroll, and benefits transactions for both Non-Federal and Federal staff, coordinating the agency's day to day contact and responsibilities with third-party vendors, Federal agencies, insurance carriers, and others for all matters pertaining to payroll and benefits administration. This position works closely with the Director of Human Resources to ensure HR strategies align with and support the agency's objectives as well as federal, state, and local regulations.

Required Qualifications:

• Relevant experience demonstrating application of human resources best practices, principles, laws, and regulations, and/or programs including knowledge of federal, state, and local HR regulations, payroll, and benefits (i.e. ADA, EEOC, FMLA, HIPAA) including the ability to stay up to date and apply information to ARC structure and process.
• Ability to learn and apply HR regulations and processes within the Federal Sector including payroll (NFC and T&A), benefits, and retirement systems
• Demonstrated effective organizational skills, high level of attention to detail, professional demeanor including complete respect for the confidentiality of sensitive data, discretion, and a customer service perspective
• Core competencies: accountability, adaptability, collaboration, communication, and critical analysis
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment and bring an energetic and innovative approach to his or her work
• Successful completion (prior to hire) and maintenance of background security review; U.S. citizenship required
  Why ARC?
  
  ARC offers a collaborative work environment and a competitive benefits package which includes health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, commuting subsidy, professional development, etc. This is not a federal position, however, if a federal employee is selected for this position and transfers without a break in service of more than three calendar days, he or she may be able to continue his or her retirement and life/health insurance benefits. ARC generally follows the General Schedule Salary Table of the Federal government. ARC's grades denoted by "NF" are equivalent to the GS chart. Temporary telework due to COVID-19; position is located in Washington, DC.
  
  Equal Employment Policy
  ARC is an equal employment opportunity employer and endeavors to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of ARC's business. If an applicant believes he or she requires such assistance to complete the application or to participate in an interview, he or she should contact the Director, Human Resources. If an applicant has any questions or concerns, he or she should reach out to the Director, Human Resources at or at
  
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