Sr. HR Specialist

Optimal Solutions & Technologies (OST, Inc.) is focused on excellence. We specialize in providing Management Consulting, Information Technology, and Research Development and Engineering services.

The fundamental distinction of the OST team is its business knowledge in both the public and private sectors. We serve the aerospace & transportation, association & nonprofit, defense, education, energy, financial, healthcare, and technology & telecommunications industries. OST is successful because we listen to our clients, we learn from our clients, and we know our clients.

Sr. HR Specialist

Job Duties (Description of specific duties in a typical workday for this position):

• Manage the full employee life cycle, including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding processes.
• Oversee and administer employee benefit programs, leave policies, and compensation-related activities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on complex, precedent-setting, and sensitive classification and staffing matters.
• Provide guidance on the interpretation and application of HR policies, federal regulations, and labor laws.
• Support compliance and audit readiness efforts by maintaining accurate and complete personnel records.
• Partner with leadership to identify and resolve workforce challenges, including employee relations and engagement.
• Develop and deliver training programs on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Lead or support initiatives related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and workplace culture.
• Conduct workforce planning and assist in succession planning strategies.
• Ensure adherence to applicable employment laws and regulations.

Requirements (Years of experience, Education, Certifications):

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Human Resources or related discipline
• Knowledge of HR laws and regulations (e.g., FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEOC)
• Experience handling sensitive employee relations and classification issues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite
• Secret Clearance

Nice to Have (skills that are not required, but nice to have):

• Professional HR Certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP/SCP)
• Experience in a government contracting or federal HR environment
• Familiarity with USAJobs or other federal hiring systems
• Working knowledge of labor relations and collective bargaining agreements
• Experience with policy development and organizational change initiatives

This is a full-time position paying a base salary of $85,000, and full benefits, and has possible bonus potential based on merit and performance. To be considered for this position, please apply online with a resume.

OST is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law