HR Specialist I

HR Specialist I - HR Technology (Talent Acquisition Focus)

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid)
Pay Rate: $30/hour
Schedule:

• Shift: Flexible, as long as contractor works during core business hours (9am-3pm)
  • Examples: 7:30am-4:30pm, 8am-5pm, or 9am-6pm
• Hybrid Work:
  • Onsite: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
  • Remote: Tuesday, Friday

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an HR Specialist I to join our team in Pittsburgh, PA. This entry-level role is an excellent opportunity to grow within the HR Technology space, with a primary focus on supporting Talent Acquisition systems and processes. You will report to the Senior Manager, HR Systems, and gain hands-on experience across multiple HR Technology workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support for HR Talent Acquisition systems, including system maintenance, process setup, troubleshooting, testing, and implementing enhancements.
• Deliver global application support for Talent Acquisition processes using a ticketing platform.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition COE and global HR partners to validate system requirements and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Assist with special projects and initiatives aimed at improving existing processes.
• Participate in the governance structure for Global People Systems, including compliance testing.
• Support system patching and upgrade cycles.
• Maintain global compliance, data privacy, security standards, and reporting solutions for Talent Acquisition systems.
• Analyze system functionalities and partner with IT, Oracle, and external vendors to identify and address improvement opportunities.
• Review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) using Oracle's guided learning module.

Essential Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of Talent Acquisition processes and willingness to learn HR Technology.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of process improvement, quality management, and systems/process control.
• Ability to work within a complex matrix organization.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of HR experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Employment eligibility verification required at time of hire.
  • Visa sponsorship is not available.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with HR reporting tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Technology, or Management Information Systems from an accredited institution.

Benefits

Benefits vary by assignment but may include:

• Direct deposit
• Free career counseling
• 401(k)
• Select paid holidays
• Short-term disability insurance
• Skills training
• Employee referral bonus
• Affordable medical coverage
• DailyPay (available in some locations)

Be sure to speak with your recruiter for a full overview of benefits available to you.

Next Steps

Please click the link below to schedule a phone screening for this position:

https://calendly.com/prado_c/indeed-position-details-screening

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance