People & Talent Specialist - Military veterans preferred

Description:

People & Talent Specialist

Primary Location: Remote – Fredericksburg, VA

Security Clearance: Must have the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance

Job Summary

Obsidian Solutions Group (OSG) is a growing government contracting firm committed to excellence in service and compliance. Our team is collaborative, mission-driven, and values-focused — and we're looking for a dynamic People & Talent Specialist to help us attract and support top talent.

The People & Talent Specialist will support all aspects of HR administration and recruitment. This role provides a full range of HR and talent acquisition services, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as government contracting requirements. The Specialist plays a key role in attracting, onboarding, and retaining a high-performing workforce while supporting day-to-day HR operations.

Key Accountabilities

Talent Acquisition/Technical Recruiting

• Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements and develop job postings.
• Source, screen, and coordinate interviews with candidates for both cleared and non-cleared positions.
• Manage applicant tracking processes in compliance with OFCCP and EEO requirements.
• Maintain a talent pipeline for future openings, including active outreach to passive candidates.
• Coordinate pre-employment processes, including background checks, security clearance documentation, and onboarding scheduling.

Human Resources Administration

• Support new hire onboarding and benefits enrollment.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in compliance with federal contracting regulations and company policy.
• Assist with HR compliance reporting, audits, and recordkeeping (e.g., EEO-1, VETS-4212).
• Coordinate training schedules, performance review cycles, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Process personnel changes such as promotions, transfers, pay rates and separations.

Compliance & Policy Support

• Ensure recruiting and HR practices align with FAR, DFARS, OFCCP, EEO, and other government contracting requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Support internal HR audits and assist in implementing corrective actions as needed.

Knowledge and Skills

• General knowledge in employment law, compensation, and training & development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop Human Resource staff members.
• Build good working relationships.
• Exercise the highest level of confidentiality.
• Understanding the administration of benefits and compensation programs and other Human Resource programs.
• Ability to prioritize task to meet critical deadlines.
• Excellent word-processing and database management skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with HRIS or applicant tracking systems.

Education and Experience

• 2–4 years of experience in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, or Recruiting (experience in a government contracting environment preferred).
• Familiarity with government contracting HR compliance (FAR, DFARS, OFCCP).

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• aPHR, PHR or SHRM-CP certification.
• Experience recruiting for cleared positions and working with security clearance processes.

Company Overview

Obsidian Solutions Group (OSG) is a diversified consulting and technology company providing flexible and responsive solutions to federal, state, and local agencies and organizations. Our core domains are overseas and domestic mission support operations, collection/analysis/identification, and information technology. Obsidian Solutions Group is comprised of strategic and operational personnel who provide its clients deep domain expertise across a comprehensive spectrum of skill sets, allowing mission accomplishment and development of long-term capabilities.

Obsidian Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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