Human Resources Analyst

Position Description

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Human Resources Analyst to join our rapidly growing and innovative team! 

Named one of the Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work every year since 2014, Valiant is proud of our employee-centric culture and commitment to excellence. If you are interested in learning more about Valiant and this opportunity, we invite you to apply now!

Location: Remote

This position allows for 100% remote work. Remote work requires a high level of trust in our employees, and we strictly adhere to the details outlined in our Remote Work Policy below. 

Ideal Candidate:

• 1 to 3 years of HR experience in an assistant, coordinator, generalist, or analyst capacity is required.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Forms, Drive) and Microsoft Excel.
• Hands-on experience with an HRIS platform is preferred (experience with Paylocity is a plus).
• Hands-on experience with an ATS platform is preferred (experience with iCIMS is a plus).
• Familiarity with I-9, EEO, and employment verification processes is preferred.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment law and compliance requirements.
• Experience using AI tools to speed up routine work, and a quick learner who runs with new tasks is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proofreading and formatting, and the confidence to present to a group of employees.
• Close attention to detail and discretion with sensitive data.
• Self-motivated, open to new ideas, and interested in problem-solving, process improvement, and team culture.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience with mergers or acquisitions is a plus.
• Experience working in the federal contracting space is a plus.

Responsibilities:

HR Operations and Compliance

• Maintain and update employee data across systems and ensure employee records are accurate.
• Verify and track employee certifications, including new certifications, expirations, and the annual certification audit.
• Provide administrative support for employee training, including maintaining the Training Tracker and creating content. 
• Process employment verifications for current and former employees.
• Maintain employee personnel files and follow record retention rules. 
• Audit the HRIS and the internal employee database quarterly and resolve discrepancies.
• Input monthly HR Dashboard data and support creation of ad hoc HR reports.

Onboarding 

• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team on candidate handoffs from offer acceptance through the first 90 days.
• Set up and complete new hire onboarding in the HRIS.
• Conduct new employee welcome calls and new hire orientation and complete I-9 verification.
• Build employee profiles, track and follow up on missing onboarding documents and post-hire checklist items.
• Schedule and present at quarterly New Hire Meet and Greets and other employee sessions.

Events and Culture

• Plan games and company events, including the holiday party, summer picnic, and regional happy hours.
• Write the quarterly newsletter and support employee recognition programs.

Proposal Support

• Create, update and format employee resumes for proposal submissions, often on short timelines.
• Pull employee data, certifications, and work history to support proposal staffing.

Acquisition Integration Support

• Support the integration of acquired employees into Valiant HR systems, processes, and programs.
• Help roll out Valiant programs, recognition, and communications to the team.

Process Improvement

• Document procedures and SOPs and identify opportunities to automate or streamline HR operations.
• Fulfill ad hoc HR support requests.

About Valiant Solutions

Valiant Solutions delivers cybersecurity and IT services to federal civilian, defense, and national security customers nationwide. We support the full cyber lifecycle, from secure system design and accreditation through AI-enabled operations, threat emulation, and continuous improvement, across classified and unclassified environments. Our work is independently certified for quality and security, including CMMI, CMMC, and ISO certifications.

Valiant is a multi-year Washington Business Journal Best Places to Work winner, and our growth and cyber leadership have been recognized by Washington Technology, Northern Virginia Technology Council, and the Triangle Business Journal. We offer strong benefits, rewards for earning industry certifications, and room to grow your career as we grow. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, our distributed workforce supports customers from coast to coast. We go where the stakes are highest, and the margin for error is zero. If you want meaningful work alongside talented professionals, apply today.

Benefits Snapshot

Valiant takes care of the people who support our customers, with real choices in coverage and real investment in your career. Eligible full-time employees receive:

• A choice of medical plans, from an affordable HSA option to a full-featured PPO, with generous company contributions
• Dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• Optional supplemental life, accident, and critical illness coverage to round out your protection
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off that grows with your years of service, plus paid federal holidays
• Paid certifications, professional development, and the Valiant University training portal
• Flexible spending accounts and a wellness and fitness program
• Referral bonuses when you help us bring great people to Valiant 

Benefit eligibility and plan details are subject to the terms of each plan and may change from time to time.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $20.00 to $28.00 per hour. This range reflects Valiant Solutions' good-faith estimate of the compensation reasonably expected for this position upon hire, at the time of posting. The range has been established based on the scope of the role, market rates, and internal equity. Where a candidate falls within the posted range will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, experience, qualifications, achievements, education, geographic location, applicable security clearance requirements, additional corporate responsibilities, and other legitimate, non-discriminatory business considerations. The posted range does not guarantee an offer at any particular salary. In addition, this position includes the benefits described above. 

Remote Work Policy (Remote and Hybrid Positions Only)

Remote work necessitates a high level of trust in our employees. To ensure that employee performance does not suffer in a remote work environment, all employees who telecommute are expected to have a quiet and distraction-free workspace with adequate internet, dedicate their full attention and availability to their job duties during working hours, and maintain a schedule during core business hours that aligns with those of their coworkers and Valiant's clients. In alignment with Valiant's inclusive and engaging environment, cameras are encouraged and can be required to be on during virtual video conferences. Additionally, in alignment with the Office of the Inspector General’s effort to eliminate conflicting employment, all Valiant employees are required to disclose any current or future outside employment engagements. During onboarding and throughout employment, employees must disclose any current activities or intent to engage in outside employment or other professional activities and obtain written approval.  Employees may not solicit or conduct any outside business during core business hours for Valiant Solutions and our clients.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valiant Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Valiant Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact [email protected].

Physical Demands

Sitting or standing at a desk for prolonged periods and consistently operating a computer. Frequent communication and exchanging of accurate information via electronic communication, phones, and in person. Occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information

By submitting your resume for this position, you authorize Valiant Solutions to share your resume, as well as personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates, and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education, and experience. Should Valiant Solutions or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.

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