Saalex Corporation is seeking a highly organized and customer-focused Human Resources Representative in Lexington Park, MD to support daily human resources operations while serving as a primary point of contact for employees, applicants, visitors, and vendors. This position combines human resources administration with front-office coordination and facilities support to help provide a professional, welcoming, and efficient workplace experience.
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $20.00 to $22.00 per hour
Work Location: Fully onsite.
Essential Functions:
- Coordinate onboarding activities for new employees, including new-hire paperwork, orientation, and system access requests.
- Maintain personnel files, employee records, and HR documentation while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and appropriate handling of sensitive information.
- Support benefits administration, open enrollment activities, and related employee communications.
- Assist employees with questions regarding company policies, benefits, leave programs, and employment procedures.
- Process employee status changes, employment verifications, and other HR-related transactions.
- Support HR compliance activities and help ensure adherence to applicable federal, state, and company employment policies and procedures.
- Prepare and distribute employee communications concerning HR programs, policies, benefits, events, and organizational updates.
- Assist with training administration, performance review processes, employee development initiatives, and employee engagement activities.
- Generate HR reports and maintain tracking spreadsheets, databases, and employee information systems.
- Provide reception coverage and serve as a primary point of contact for employees, applicants, visitors, and vendors.
- Greet visitors, manage visitor access, answer and direct telephone calls, and respond to general front-office and HR communications.
- Support daily office operations, including conference room coordination, mail distribution, supply inventory, purchasing, and office equipment maintenance.
- Provide logistical support for meetings, training sessions, company events, and employee activities.
- Support facility-related activities by coordinating with building management, maintenance providers, and service vendors.
- Perform routine facility inspections and coordinate maintenance requests to help ensure the workplace remains safe, clean, functional, and professional.
- Maintain professionalism and discretion when handling confidential employee, HR, and company information.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail while balancing multiple HR, reception, office, and facility-related priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Other duties as assigned or required.
Requirements
Required:
- Two (2) or more years of experience in human resources, administration, office management, customer service, or a related field.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionally handle sensitive information.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Desired:
- Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience supporting onboarding, benefits administration, or employee records management.
- Experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), such as ADP Workforce Now.
- Experience in a government contracting, defense, or professional services environment.
Education/Years of Experience:
At least 2 years of experience in human resources, administration, customer service, office management, or a related field and HS Diploma/GED is required.
Benefits
- Employer Paid Health Care Plans for Employees & Family
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
- Stock Option Benefit