HRIS Coordinator

Akima is looking for a HRIS Coordinator to work in Herndon, VA. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

The incumbent will serve as a key member of the HRIS Services department and provide professional human resource support in specific functions or disciplines to management and staff for the Akima family of companies. This position is viewed as an entry to mid-level professional who assists management and staff with HR programs at the tactical level. This role performs all essential duties and responsibilities at the direction of the Manager, HRIS Services. This hybrid (2 to 3 days onsite) position requires that you live within commuting distance from Herndon, VA.

Responsibilities

• Performs employee data management functions, to include data entry, updates into and maintains data integrity of the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and other enterprise systems supported by the management of enterprise applications.
• Processes personnel actions (hires, terminations, pay & title changes, promotions, employment status, transfers, address changes, etc.) in Costpoint.
• Interprets data and conducts data analysis to investigate and support internal and external inquiries for employee information to provide resolutions.
• Processes and responds timely to external inquiries for employee information by completing employment verification requests and unemployment claims.
• Provides ad-hoc and standard reporting of employee information as requested, and supports Federal, State and Local Government reporting requirements. Performs validation of the data in all work products.
• Supports HRIS and other enterprise systems’ upgrades, patches, testing and other technical projects as assigned.
• Serves as a systems liaison with other departments and process stakeholders (e.g. Payroll).
• Recommends process/customer service improvements, innovative solutions, policy changes and/or major variations from established policy.
• Assists in the development of user procedures, guidelines and documentation for HR-related systems.
• Assists with special HR-related projects and provides training to other staff members as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong time-management and prioritization skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Great verbal and written communication skills.
• Great interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Intermediate level or above computer skills using MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Working knowledge of Federal and State employment laws and related statutes, including the Service Contract Act and collective bargaining agreements (CBAs)
• Experience working with a multiple-site workforce and high-volume data processing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, and/or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 3 years of HRIS or HR data entry experience in professional HR environment.
• Self-starter, highly responsive, and detail oriented.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and maintain a high-level of accuracy.
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality in all business matters.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Government contracting experience is a plus.

Equipment & Applications:

• Proven HRIS experience with Deltek Costpoint, Workday, PeopleSoft or other similar enterprise systems.
• PC’s, laptops, word processing, Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint.
• Internet and Intranet.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

General office environment with occasional business travel requirements. No special physical demands required. Some occasional lifting and moving of office equipment and supplies may be required.

Job ID

2025-16897
Work Type

On-Site
Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.
Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima is not just another global enterprise and federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Akima, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , Akima provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , Akima delivers agile solutions in the core areas of facilities, maintenance, and repair; information technology; logistics; protective services; systems engineering; mission support; furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E); and construction.

As an Akima employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.