Human Resources Specialist

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

When you join the Federal Reserve—the nation's central bank—you’ll play a key role, collaborating with a dynamic team of mission-driven professionals to strengthen and protect our economy and our communities.

Bring your passion and expertise, and we’ll provide the opportunities that will challenge you and propel your growth—along with a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health, wealth, and life.

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes tuition assistance, generous paid time off, top-notch health care benefits, child and family care leave, professional development opportunities, a 401(k) match, pension, and more.

All brought together in a work environment where you can truly find balance.

About the Opportunity

The Human Resources department has an immediate opening for a HR Specialist reporting to the Supervisor of HR Operations – Employee Experience.

In this role, you will be a key contributor to the employee lifecycle by executing and improving processes that directly shape the onboarding experience for new Bank and System IT employees and contingent workers.

You will serve as an operational expert across several HR programs, including background screening, immigration, relocation, and contingent workforce processes.

This role also provides essential support for Talent Acquisition activities and partners closely with Centers of Excellence (COEs) — Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, and Total Rewards — as well as employees, hiring managers, and leaders across the Bank.

You will gain broad exposure across HR, support critical compliance and operational controls, and play a vital role in ensuring a seamless, compliant, and positive employee experience.

Onsite presence required.

What You Will Do:


* Facilitate end‑to‑end onboarding activities for new full‑time employees and contingent workers, ensuring timely completion of background screening requirements, I‑9 verification, Workday data accuracy reviews.


* Serve as a point of contact for new hires, hiring managers, and vendors to resolve onboarding questions and ensure a smooth arrival experience.


* Maintain confidential information with discretion and ensure adherence to data‑handling standards


* Ensures compliance of HR activities by monitoring files, analyzing reports, identifying issues, and referring complex issues to appropriate staff


* Participate in cross‑functional initiatives, supporting the design of new or updated HR processes, tools, or policies.


* Conduct analysis of activities related to workflow and tasks; propose process improvements based on findings


* Anticipate gaps and/or needs across the team and actively seek to remediate those gaps

Qualifications:


* At least 0 to 5 years of relevant work experience


* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience


* Strong interpersonal ski...