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Role Description

TISTA Science and Technology is seeking a detail-oriented and empathetic Human Resource Administrator to join our team. In this role you will be the engine of our HR department, ensuring our people operations runs smoothly from hire to retire. You aren’t just completing administrative work but the first point of contact for employee questions and champion of our associate first culture.

At TISTA, you’ll do meaningful, mission‑driven work that improves lives alongside teammates you trust and leaders who are transparent and supportive. We invest in your learning and internal mobility so you can build a career that keeps advancing. We’re proud to serve and hire Veterans, and we put people first in everything we do.

• Onboarding and Employee Lifecycle Activities:
  • Coordinate the onboarding process for new hires, including background checks, I9 forms, and other new hire paperwork.
  • Conduct orientation sessions.
  • Coordinate terminations and the out-processing of employees leaving the company including final pay, benefits ending, and exit interview communications and inquiries.
• Benefits:
  • Administer benefits enrollment.
  • Answer basic inquiries regarding insurance, qualifying life events, payroll/benefit reporting support, benefit bill reviews, support open enrollment.
  • Benefit support ranges from medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k, PTO and other time off benefits.
• Leave of Absence:
  • Coordinate leave of absences such as FMLA, STD, LTD; consulting employees on their leave of absence benefits and options.
• HRIS/Data Integrity:
  • Maintain and update our HRIS through data entry and accuracy regarding new hires, terminations, status changes.
• Compliance:
  • Provide policy and procedural information and guidance to employees.
  • Manage employee files/records ensuring data and documents are accurate and up to date.
  • Support with audits and reporting.
• Support HR team and leadership with other culture and project initiatives.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in an HR administrative or coordinator role.
• Working knowledge of federal HR policies, compliance requirements, and guidelines.
• Detail oriented with strong written, interpersonal, listening communication skills, and ability to present information to employees.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity supporting the federal government.
• Experience using Deltek Costpoint.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in any substantive field is acceptable, preferably in human resources, business administration or a closely related discipline.
• Additional years of experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree.

Location

• Austin, TX – Remote.
• Maryland – Remote.
• Note: going into the office may be required at times and can change per business requirements.

Pay Range

The pay for this position ranges from $45,765 to $66,750. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses.

Benefits

• TISTA associates enjoy above Industry Healthcare Benefits.
• Remote Working Options.
• Paid Time Off.
• Training/Certification opportunities.
• Healthcare Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account.
• Paid Life Insurance.
• Short-term & Long-term Disability.
• 401K Match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Holidays.
• Military Leave.
• And much more!