Human Resources Specialist

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to work in support of the Civil Rights Division in Washington, DC. The General Clerk needs to demonstrate extensive administrative assistant experience to support the Civil Rights Division of DOJ. This is a high visibility support role providing support services to attorneys Typical Responsibilities include: Works under the supervision of a Project Manager. Generates, reviews, and reconciles HR reports related to staffing, payroll, and performance management; assist with data calls and quarterly audits.

Maintains electronic Official Personnel Folders (eOPFs) and HR shared drives; ensure compliance with recordkeeping and confidentiality requirements. Tracks incoming/outgoing HR actions, schedule meetings, prepare correspondence, and maintain tracking logs for recruitments, awards, and performance plans. Responds to employee and supervisor inquiries related to DOJ administrative HR matters, routing more complex inquiries to DOJ HR Specialists.

Responsible for routine file maintenance, including maintaining backup copies of original files, as well as working files. Works fairly independently; does not require constant, close supervision. monitors workload and progress, and performs quality control. The pay for this position will be $21.29/hr.

Required Qualifications

At least two years of in-depth HR experience, including one year in the specific office automation environment required (e.g. MS Word Office). Must have demonstrated abilities to enter in human resources data into a portal with 100% accuracy. Hands on experience with SF-50s, onboarding, offboarding. High School diploma or GED required. Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust security clearance.

Desired Qualifications

Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs (i.e. Word, and Excel) preferred. Prior government experience helpful. Current or active Public Trust This position is covered under the Service Contract Act and is subject to minimum requirements. Leidos ensures that all provisions are satisfied. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it.

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Original Posting

October 20, 2026 For U.S.

Positions

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range - The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.