MPR Associates, Inc. (MPR), a thriving multi-discipline, specialty engineering services and consulting firm, is actively seeking a capable and motivated Human Resources Technology Specialist to join our team. If you are seeking a unique, challenging, and rewarding career opportunity, MPR may be the right company for you.

Founded in 1964, MPR has a wide and growing client base in the fields of power and energy, federal services, and health and life sciences. We work throughout the United States as well as internationally. Headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, we also have offices in East Lyme, Connecticut, Burlington, Massachusetts, and Salt Lake City, Utah. MPR makes challenging projects successful, delivering safe and reliable technical solutions across the entire project or product life-cycle to benefit our clients and society as a whole. We hire the best and brightest, which results in a high-performance culture built on trust and respect, making MPR an exceptional place to work.

General Job Description

MPR is seeking a Human Resources Technology Specialist to become an integral member of a talented team. This position will report to the Director of Human Resources and has a hands-on role in the day-to-day human resources activities, working with all members of the HR team and other managers. The primary duties will fall in several functional areas: payroll support, employment law compliance, operational HR processes, and overseeing human resources technology and processes for efficient data management and reporting. This is a great opportunity for a self-motivated individual that takes ownership of their tasks to develop a broad range of human resources experience with a team of highly motivated employees. Responsibilities of this position are complex, requiring a high degree of confidentiality, discretion, independent judgment, and initiative. This is an ideal position for an experienced Human Resources Generalist or Human Resources Specialist who is a quick learner and wants to take ownership of systems and processes in HR. This is a full-time, exempt position in MPR’s Alexandria, VA, office.

• Serve as the administrator for the HRIS (UKG Pro), Talent Management System (iCIMS), and Learning Management System (Cornerstone). Make recommendations to improve functionality, including automation, and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate system upgrades, testing, and troubleshooting, to support HR team members and employees.
• Evaluate new HR technology tools that align with MPR business needs.
• Work with a team to execute the human resources department portion of payroll processing. Includes updating information on employees in the HRIS and tracking changes related to arrivals and departures and status changes.
• Partner with HR users and other stakeholders within the company for standard and ad-hoc reporting from various HR systems.
• Support the development and maintenance of HR policies and process documentation.
• Work with others in HR to advise and interpret policies for employees.
• Ensure accuracy of leave and other benefit records.
• Collaborate with the HR team to conduct audits of HR systems and information.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements in all aspects of employment. This includes preparing and submitting compliance related reporting for federal and state as well as maintaining HR’s compliance tracking report.
• Partner with outside vendors as appropriate.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, psychology, Data Analytics, or other related fields preferred.  In lieu of a degree, 6-8 years of experience in a similar human resources position may suffice.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification a plus.

Experience

• Four (4) or more years of experience in a Human Resources Specialist, or equivalent role with a solid background in systems and reporting required.

Skills – Software

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) applications.
• Prior experience with the Human Resources Information System (UKG Pro) is required.
• Prior experience with an Applicant Tracking System and Learning Management System is preferred. Prior experience in data analytics tools and mechanisms and ability to support specific reporting queries based on business or HR needs.

Skills – Personal

• Flexible, motivated, resourceful, and organized in a multi-functional role.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong time management and customer service skills.
• Ability to work proficiently alone and in teams, as well as the ability to manage multiple ongoing projects.
• Motivated to expand skills and knowledge, as well as tackle new problems and take on new responsibilities.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. 
• Strong analytical, problem solving and conceptual thinking skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Good interpersonal skills dealing with a wide range of individuals.
• Diligent worker with self-initiative and demonstrated effectiveness in completing tasks in a timely way with a proven ability to multi-task and deal with interruptions without losing effectiveness.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Persistent, questioning attitude and ability to accept that in others.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functional teams.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

MPR Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, who participates in E-Verify.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other classification as required by applicable law.