People Operations Specialist

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and adaptable People Operations Specialist to support a wide range of operational, HR, Security, and employee experience functions. 

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, growing environment and enjoys wearing multiple hats.

You will play a key role in shaping the employee experience, ensuring HR and Security compliance, and improving internal processes. This position will continue to evolve as the company grows.

Key Responsibilities

People Operations & Employee Experience

• Manage company events end-to-end, including planning, budgeting, vendor coordination, and post-event analysis

• Manage employee engagement efforts (welcome packages, birthday cards, etc.)

• Analyze employee feedback (surveys, engagement data) and recommend and implement improvements

• Oversee company swag strategy, vendor selection, and inventory management

• Assist with the company newsletter

• Develop internal and external communications, including the company newsletter, website, and Linkedin

• Create and maintain branded materials and communications to support company initiatives

HR Operations & Compliance

• Administer and continuously improve HR processes across onboarding, offboarding, benefits, and employee records

• Maintain accurate employee records and documentation

• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment regulations, including ACA and EEO reporting, by developing and implementing internal processes and managing required reporting

• Own and maintain the employee handbook, ensuring policies remain current, compliant, and effectively communicated

• Partner with leadership to identify HR-related challenges and recommend solutions

• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a seamless and compliant employee experience

• Administer HRIS (Paylocity), ensuring data accuracy and integrity

• Support benefits administration, including enrollment, employee education, and issue resolution

Security Operations Support (Assistant Facility Security Officer)

• Work with the Facility Security Officer (FSO) to administer personnel security processes, including taking ownership of and debriefing employee’s clearances, Visitor Requests (VRs) and Periodic Reinvestigations (PRs)

• Coordinate and track annual security training and requirements

• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to enhance security operations

• Opportunity to obtain or utilize a Top Secret clearance

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in HR, operations, or a related field

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent

experience)

• Active Top Secret clearance or eligibility to obtain one

• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and problem-solving

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

• Proactive, self-starter with a willingness to take on a variety of responsibilities

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting government contracting environments

• Familiarity with security processes

Additional Requirements

• Must be local to Maryland

• Ability to attend occasional in-person events and manage local logistics as needed