Blue Sky Innovative Solutions is seeking two (2) qualified full-time HR Analysts/General Clerk II for a new opportunity to support our government customer. LOCATION: Hyattsville, MD PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE - 11/11/24 - 01-30-25 (It may extend) SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. POSITION DESCRIPTION - The government customer is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill a Human Analyst position. This position is an administrative professional level and performs in support of the Administration Division. The position requires the performance of the duties normally contemplated for this class under the general supervision of the Human Resources Manager. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES Administrative Support:
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation.
- Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management.
- Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records.
- Provides clerical support to the HR department.
- May assist with payroll functions including processing, answering employee questions, fixing processing errors, and distributing checks.
- Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, employee recognition events, holiday parties, and retirement celebrations.
- Facilitate the Department's hire orientation.
Employee Services Processing and Support:
- Supports the Human Resources (HR) Manager in the management, and timely completion of all HR tasks;
- Assists with reviewing and processing of the following personnel actions:
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) referrals for County employees;
- Detail requests for County employees.
- Unemployment claims for County employees;
- Verifications of Employment for County employees;
- Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA) request processing as needed;
- County new hires to ensure effective onboarding, paperwork processing, and tracking through the generation and maintenance of monthly new hire status reports;
- Responds to requests for confidential documents and records, maintains security of personnel records;
- Releases information to authorized persons, in accordance with personnel law and procedures;
- Responds promptly to requests, and ensures the accuracy of information drafted for the Manager;
- Responds promptly to subpoenas, attorney's request for copies of personnel files and ensures information provided complies with relevant procedures;
Human Resources Records Management:
- Maintains position alignment information in the automated Human Resources Management/Payroll System;
- Administers and ensures that all types of position alignment functions are processed accurately and in a timely manner, consistent with system requirements, Personnel Law, relevant personnel and administrative procedures, and payroll rules;
- Analyzes/validates all authorized personnel actions, including, but not limited to: acting pay/detail, new hires/rehires, separations/terminations; status changes, promotions, demotions, and miscellaneous salary adjustments to ensure compliance with policies and procedures;
- Identifies and performs corrections in a timely manner to ensure system information is accurate;
- Promptly informs management of problems and recommends appropriate action;
- Assists in the management of County employee orientations; by providing instructions for completing prior service credit forms, tax forms, direct deposit forms, I9s, and disability forms;
- Knowledge of what documents are considered permanent records in personnel files;
- Provides written employment wage verifications accurately, analyzing and extracting appropriate data from the Human Resources Management/Payroll System within five (5) days of receipt;
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with County employees, other officials, the general public and associates, demonstrating a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation;
- Responds promptly and appropriately to all requests ensuring functional and grammatical accuracy;
- Drafts correspondence for management as necessary; prepares information and comments on requested reports in a timely manner;
Position Management:
- Assist with all approved positions (creations, existing vacancies, reallocations, agency/activity reassignments) in the Human Resources Management/Payroll System for the Agency to ensure the needs are met regarding position management;
- Reviews and processes all approved request-to-hire packages from the Position Review Board (PRB), demonstrating knowledge of current established policies and procedures;
Other Duties:
- Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties that may not be specifically listed in the class specification or description, but are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work;
- Attends approved professional development training programs or alternative career development activities, at least eighteen (18) hours annually during the performance period;
- Willingly and cooperatively works effectively as a team player and with co-workers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong written, public speaking, and communication skills with the ability to synthesize ideas and present them in a poised and polished manner.
- Excellent judgment and the ability to make sound decisions independently.
- A life-long learner who possesses a style and approach that is positive, proactive, thoughtful, empathetic, organized and action-oriented.
- Demonstrated ability to show initiative, from being a self-starter to working independently.
- Demonstrated ability to be a learner, including research work to self-improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve, from finding multiple solutions to providing recommendations.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal, written, and in small teams.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with candidates/employees and work with team members from diverse experiences.
- Excellent operations experience with strong attention to detail & process work.
- Ability to adjust to the changing environments & situations.
- Knowledge of HR / People practices & processes required.
- Superior customer service
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Ability to excel in a team environment.
- Ability to lift 40 lbs.
- Ability to sit for a long period of time.
CLEARANCE
CERTIFICAITON
EDUCATION
- Associate's degree in Business/Public Administration, Organizational Development, Human Resources/Personnel Management, Psychology, or a related field; plus three (3) years of professional-level experience in Human Resources Management. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
HOURS OF OPERATION The work site location will be performed predominantly at the Government offices during core business hours of 8:00 a.m. - 5:03 p.m., Monday through Friday on a regular 40 hour per week schedule unless otherwise required by the Manager. Our government customer reserves the right to alter individual work locations(s) and schedules. Additionally, contractors may be required to provide support during evenings and weekends outside the core hours of operations as needed (e.g., emergencies, system maintenance activities, tasks and projects) and authorized by the Manager. PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Must have the use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. No significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States of America. Sponsorship will not be a part of this contract.
- Must successfully complete a Blue Sky and customer background screening.
About Blue Sky Blue Sky Innovative Solutions (Blue Sky) assists its federal, state and local, and commercial clients with solving their toughest challenges in the areas of IT Infrastructure Support and Engineering; Application Development and Maintenance; Program and Project Management; and Management Consulting. Find out more about Blue Sky at www.bsis-llc.com. Blue Sky is an equal opportunity employer and recruits mission-oriented, proactive, skilled candidates from across the United States. As an SBA certified HUBZone small business, Blue Sky has a special interest in recruiting and hiring personnel who reside in HUBZones. To determine whether you reside in a HUBZone, visit All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.