ECS is seeking a HR Coordinator to work in our Fairfax, VA office. Job Description: In collaboration with the entire HR Team, this role provides superior support and expertise to a wide range of internal clients. The ideal candidate will undertake a variety of HR administrative duties. The HR coordinator will be proactive, resourceful and efficient while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. Responsibilities Ability to take direction from management and follow through. Manage sensitive situations professionally, with discretion, confidentiality and a positive attitude. Handles HR communications efforts as assigned. Provides the HR team and management with support as needed. Organizes and prioritizes large volumes of information, emails, calls, faxes and files. Establishes, develops, maintains and updates filing system for the Human Resources department. Retrieves files as requested. Ensures that files are up to date and located in the correct place. Responsible for tracking, communications and fielding the shared HR email box. Process employment verification requests. Coordinating unemployment claims. Running regular and ad hoc reports from applicable HR systems. Manages and submits new employees background checks. Schedules appointments with background investigators in order to review employee files. Utilizes basic word processing, spreadsheet and database computer applications. Works independently and within a team on special nonrecurring and ongoing projects. Assists with gathering information and preparing documents in response to external or internal audit requests. Performs other duties when needed. Required Skills: Bachelor's degree Minimum of 1-2 years HR experience. Preferred in-depth knowledge of HR operations and best practices Policy and procedure administration experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines Ability to prioritize tasks and following through to completion all inquiries in a timely manner. Computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Suite, specifically MS Office, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint Desire to build HR experience and acumen ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. ECS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans . ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 2300+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.