Human Resources and Security Generalist

DESE Research Inc. seeks a motivated and detail oriented Human Resources & Security Generalist to support HR operations with secondary responsibilities in Security. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a small business environment and enjoys being a key resource for employees, leadership, and compliance activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Human Resources

• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions regarding policies, procedures, benefits, and general HR matters.
• Support the full hiring process, including recruitment coordination, new hire paperwork, orientations, and initial training activities.
• Manage company social media content related to culture, communication, and recruiting.
• Manage and maintain the UKG HRIS system, ensuring data accuracy and consistency.
• Maintain accurate and organized employee records.
• Assist with required company and government reporting and audits.
• Assist with managing employee benefits and open enrollment activities.
• Support employee relations activities such as training through a learning management system, performance review coordination, and employment verification requests.
• Assist with HR programs including employee events, recognition initiatives, tuition reimbursement and company newsletter.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support HR operations and organizational goals.

Security

• Maintain employee clearance information and related records using DISS, NBIS, eAPP, SWFT, NCAISS, ACCS.
• Assist with visit requests, CACs, CAC renewals, and badge management.
• Support foreign travel briefings and debriefings.
• Support security training activities and compliance tasks.
• Support with front lobby duties such as assisting visitors.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support security operations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Ability to demonstrate multitasking, comprehension, and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
• Experience with benefit administration.
• Experience recruiting activities.
• Working knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint.
• Willingness to work outside typical job scope when needed in a dynamic small business environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• DoD Security related experience
• DoD Clearance
• At least one year of experience with DISS, NBIS, eAPP, SWFT, NCAISS, ACCS, VARs, or CACs.
• Experience with UKG and Deltek Costpoint; reporting experience preferred.

 

About DESE

For the past 43 years, DESE has provided industry-leading technical and engineering solutions in the fields of Defense, Energy, Space, and Environment. As a small, family-oriented business, DESE provides a compelling benefits package including a generous profit-sharing plan, competitive salaries, and perhaps most importantly, the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve complex and engaging problems.

Why employees love working for DESE:

At DESE, we are committed to creating a company that is known for its respect and care for employees. We understand that happy employees are what keeps our business going and we strive to provide the best opportunities for each individual working on our team! Here are a few reasons you will love working here:

• Competitive health, dental and vision insurance with affordable premiums
• Flexible work schedules
• Two different flexible spending account options
• Company paid life insurance with options for employee paid additional
• Performance bonus program
• Education reimbursement program
• Company paid personal leave for approved philanthropic activities
• Vacation, Sick & Holiday leave
• Robust 401k profit sharing plan
• Opportunities for internal promotions
• Employee referral incentive program
• Rewards and gifts for service anniversaries

Disability Accommodation for Applicants - DESE Research, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address or phone number to contact us about your interest in employment with us: [email protected] or 256-837-8004x123.