Human Resources Operations Specialist

Steampunk is seeking a Human Resources Operations Specialist to provide administrative support to the Human Resources and Talent Acquisition teams, along with other corporate departments. This onsite role in McLean, VA supports HR efficiencies, HRIS administration, onboarding workflows, reporting, and the maintenance of accurate employee data across HR systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, and other corporate departments.
• Identify, prioritize, and monitor system and process improvement opportunities, partnering with the team to implement changes.
• Support HRIS transaction processing and administration to ensure updates are timely and accurate.
• Validate data accuracy, perform reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, and maintain system documentation and process maps.
• Conduct employee new hire orientation and help organize training and development initiatives.
• Maintain onboarding workflows to support a consistent experience for new hires.
• Assist with coordination of HR programs and events, including performance reviews, benefit and policy updates, company surveys, and related initiatives.
• Maintain accurate employee records, files, and confidential HR correspondence.
• Prepare executive-facing reports and presentations and support company-wide communications.
• Support integration, migration, and cleanup of employee data across HR systems and related tools, including ADP WorkforceNow and iCIMS.
• Adapt to evolving business needs by taking on additional responsibilities as required.
• Work onsite 2-3 days per week at the Steampunk office in McLean, VA, with additional availability as needed.

Requirements

• 3-4 years of human resources experience, ideally including onboarding, HRIS administration, or integration/transition projects.
• B.A. or B.S., or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with HRIS and ATS platforms.
• Project management skills, including planning, tracking, and delivering against deadlines with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills, along with writing and communication ability.
• Detail and action orientation, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work independently.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, especially Excel, for data analysis and reconciliation.
• Working knowledge of Human Resources principles and employment compliance.
• Interest in learning new skills and an ability to pick up new concepts quickly.
• Local to the DMV area; based at the McLean, VA office 2-3 days per week.

Tools and Technologies

• ADP WorkforceNow
• iCIMS
• Fresh Service
• Microsoft Office
• Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with iCIMS, ADP WorkforceNow, and Fresh Service.
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or project management certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM).
• Experience in government contracting or a professional services environment.
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or organizational change.

Compensation and Location

Location: McLean, VA 22102 (onsite)

Salary: USD 70,000 - 85,000 per year

Interview Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. Steampunk reserves the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.