Human Resources Specialist

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. The pay for this position will be $21.29/hr.

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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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.