HR Associate

Location: Beltsville/Konterra, MD Type: Full/Part Time Min. Experience: Entry Level Salary Range: $55,000-65,000 USD per yearAdvanced Technology and Research Corporation www.atrcorp.com is seeking to fill the following permanent position on a full or part-time basis. ATR is an equal-opportunity company of 150-200 employees with a decades-long reputation in various engineering and product specialties for the US Department of Defense, US Postal Service and commercial customers.Salary for the position is competitive and according to qualifications. ATR offers a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical/Dental insurance, free long-term and short-term disability and basic life/ADD insurance, a 401(k) plan, educational assistance program, and starting paid Vacation, Holiday and Sick leave allowance of five weeks per year.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:ATR has a current opening for an HR Associate to support growth in the Company and its HR functions. This new position, located at our Beltsville/Konterra, MD headquarters will primarily focus on engineering staff recruitment, but will also include a variety of other HR duties according to the skills and experience of the applicant. The successful candidate will work closely and collaboratively with the incumbent HR Manager. Expected duties include:Preparation and management of online job postings and responsesResume screening and coordination with internal customersScheduling and coordination of candidate interviewsPreparation of hiring documentation and participation in new hire on-boardingPreparation of recruitment status reportsHandling employees’ HR questions and requests for assistanceParticipating in the preparation of Federal and State labor reports required for HR complianceEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor’s degree Experience in recruitment or other HR functionsExperience with software supporting HR functions; Deltek CostPoint ERP system knowledge is a plusPrior experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment experience in the Federal Government environment is a plusWorking knowledge of the HR legal landscape is desirableSKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:Clear, precise, and professional oral and written communicatorAttention to detail and confidentiality in all interactionsAbility to familiarize oneself quickly with the technical terms relevant to our businessMaintain a professional appearanceOTHER REQUIREMENTS:US citizenship is requiredAbility to pass a basic employment background checkPowered by JazzHRNfZWsuLhOy