Open Date:  Monday, August 24, 2015
Close Date:  September 7, 2015 at 5:00 pm

Clark Nexsen is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.  AAP. Drug -free workplace. E-verify. Applicant must be legally authorized to work for Clark Nexsen Inc. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H-1B or any other work visa petitions​

Must apply online through corporate website at www.clarknexsen.com.

Firm Description

Clark Nexsen is an international full service architectural and engineering design firm that is deeply committed to providing design excellence to U.S. and global clients. Clark Nexsen was ranked 11th on the 2013 Architect 50, a list of top firms in the U.S., and in the Top 20 Architecture/Engineering firms in Building Design + Construction’s 2014 Giants 300 Report. The firm is headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, with 475 employees and 10 additional office locations in Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Texas, and Washington, D.C. Our employees enjoy competitive compensation, benefits, an upbeat and professional work environment, and numerous opportunities for career development, and have been recognized locally as one of the “Best Places to Work”. We promote strong ties with the communities in which we live and work - our employees are involved in countless community service projects.
 
Generous benefits:  Health, Dental, 401k, Short and Long term Disability, Vacation/Sick leave, Aflac, Flexible benefits, and Legal Resources benefits are available. 

Job Description 

We seek to hire a Human Resources Generalist for our Virginia Beach, VA office. This position will be part of an administrative team responsible for supporting a large architectural and engineering firm.

General responsibilities may include:

• Assures compliance with COBRA guidelines by preparing letters and other paperwork as required
• Processes employee status changes in regards to benefit plans such as health, life, dental, and disability insurance
• Monthly reconciliation of insurance invoices (benefits) to ensure proper payment and payroll deductions
• Assists with creation of job descriptions and job postings
• Assists in hiring process
• Assists in the onboarding process for new employees
• Prepares and maintains personnel and other related employment/benefits files.
• Coordinate logistics and registration of career fairs
• Serve as Administrator for RAPIDGate credentials and background checks
• Complete and return employment verifications
• Assist with employee training
• Maintain building access card system in accordance with existing procedures
• Other duties as assigned (as business needs are identified and updated)

 
Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related studies and 2-3 years of experience working directly in the field of Human Resources

            OR

• A combination of courses in Human Resources and 5-7 years of experience working directly in the field of Human Resources

 
Licenses, Certifications and Accreditations

 

• Profession in Human Resources certification (PHR) may be given additional consideration

 
Knowledge and Skills

• Extensive knowledge of computer software (Windows and Microsoft Office – particularly Excel and Word) and data management software.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Knowledge of office administration procedures.
• Ability to operate most standard office equipment.
• Attention to detail in composing, data entry/typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Previous experience working with a government contractor and knowledge of government contractor requirements will be given additional consideration
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Other Criteria

The ideal candidate will have:

• Ability to prepare effective and concise documents
• Ability to communicate effectively with all staff including senior-level management
• Ability to provide outstanding professional services
• Dedication to his or her professional development as well as the success of colleagues and the firm as a whole
• Ability to travel.  This position may require occasional travel.