Founded in 2001, YRCI is a leading professional services firm providing Human Capital, Acquisition Support and Financial Management Services to Government and Commercial customers nationwide. At YRCI, collaborative people and innovative thinking are the driving force behind our growing success. We provide our employees a professional environment in which to find challenging, rewarding work and learning opportunities to allow them to flourish.
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Job Title
HR Specialist (Performance and Awards)
Position Benefits
As an employee of YRCI working full-time, you are eligible for an attractive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with a defined company match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, tuition and professional development reimbursement programs, 11 paid holidays, paid time off that accrues beginning your first day of work, and a number of supplemental plans. Eligibility begins on YOUR VERY FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT.
Education
High School Diploma
Job Description
- Provide Performance and Awards support services.
- Coordinate the annual Award Ceremonies, including preparing award packages, ordering plaques and pins, panel meetings and preparing the program and script.
- Advertise and manage internal and external award programs.
- Review award packages for eligibility and meeting established criteria.
- Prepare memorandums, certificates, congratulatory letters, announcements, procurement justifications, and develop trainings and perform presentations, briefings, etc. as appropriate.
- Review performance rating and award recommendations to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Provide policy guidance on issues relating to awards and performance management. This is done through writing agency policies and procedures, interpreting laws/regulations and answering questions on a daily basis.
- Conduct internal audits, performance appraisals utilizing assessment tools, statistical data analysis, comparative analysis and inference to determine effectiveness of performance and award recognition programs.
Job Requirements
- Recent work (past four (4) years) in Federal HR.
- Familiarity with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) systems and processes.
- Resume support demonstrated work as General Schedule (GS)-0201 at GS-12 or above.
- Experience processing awards.
- Experience with Enterprise Performance Management Application (EPMA).
We employ people who are driven by excellence, committed to integrity, and inspired by opportunities to achieve positive results.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. YRCI is an E-Verify employer. As a contractor and subcontractor, YRCI shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability, and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. No sponsorship is available for this position.
