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Staffing Specialist, Lead

Founded in 2001, YRCI is a leading professional services firm providing Human Capital, Acquisition Support and Financial Management Services to Government and Commercial customers nationwide. At YRCI, collaborative people and innovative thinking are the driving force behind our growing success. We provide our employees a professional environment in which to find challenging, rewarding work and learning opportunities to allow them to flourish.

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Job Title
Staffing Specialist, Lead
Location
US (Primary)
Job Type
Full-time
Position Benefits
As an employee of YRCI working full-time, you are eligible for an attractive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with a defined company match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, tuition and professional development reimbursement programs, 11 paid holidays, paid time off that accrues beginning your first day of work, and a number of supplemental plans. Eligibility begins on YOUR VERY FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT.
Exemption Type
Exempt
Education
High School Diploma
Job Description

YRCI is seeking a full-time Staffing Specialist, Lead to support our Human Resources Remote Operations Center (HRROC™), located in Reston, VA. YRCI's HRROC™ is a Shared Service Center that supports multiple Federal agencies and offers a friendly, collaborative team environment with access to training from industry experts! Although the YRCI home office is located in Reston, VA, this position is fully remote.

The Staffing Specialist, Team Lead serves as the operational lead, reporting directly to the Supervisor. This position is responsible for the day-to-day management of staffing activities across all areas, overseeing weekly workload assignment and distribution, monitoring action progress and timelines, and ensuring consistent service delivery across the contract. The Team Lead also serves as the primary escalation point between the area Senior Staffing Specialists and the Supervisor, and plays a central role in cross-area workload balancing and intake tracking.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the daily operational activities of the Area teams and their assigned Senior Staffing Specialists, Staffing Specialists, Associate Staffing Specialist, and HR Assistants.
  • Review and assign incoming intake actions each week, distributing workload across area teams in a balanced and efficient manner.
  • Monitor action progress against established timelines and escalate at-risk actions to the Supervisor as needed.
  • Maintain and update the contract’s weekly intake tracking spreadsheet in coordination with area Senior Staffing Specialists, Specialists and Staffing Specialist Associates.
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for staffing issues arising within area teams, resolving issues before elevation to the Supervisor where possible.
  • Facilitate cross-area workload support during surge periods, directing Staffing Specialists and Staffing Specialist Associates from lower-volume areas to assist higher-volume areas as needed.
  • Attend client meetings, perform strategic staffing consultations, and support hiring manager engagement as directed by the Supervisor.
  • Perform the full range of complex Delegated Examining (DE) and Merit Promotion (MP) staffing duties, including job analysis, assessment questionnaire development, qualifications adjudication, veterans’ preference review, and certificate issuance if the need arises to support urgent client requests.
  • Coach, mentor, and train team members at all levels, supporting professional development and quality improvement across the contract.
  • Support the Quality Control and Quality Assurance (QC/QA) function by coordinating with the QC/QA Sr. Staffing Specialist on file review findings and corrective actions.
  • Maintain accurate case files and develop desk references or job aids to document processes and support team consistency.
  • Utilize multiple automated staffing and tracking systems as required.
  • Approve timesheets and leave requests, ensuring proper coverage for the team in consultation with the Project Supervisor.
  • Provide performance feedback and oversight of team members as directed by the Supervisor.
Job Requirements
  • Active Office of Personnel Management (OPM) DE certification is highly preferred.
  • As a condition of employment, you must be able to obtain and maintain an active DE Unit (DEU) certification.
  • Qualified Staffing Specialists will have a minimum of seven (7) years of operational staffing experience completing job analyses in coordination with hiring managers, developing assessment strategies, posting job announcements on USAJobs, performing qualifications adjudications, and issuing selection certificates using USA Staffing for complex Federal positions.
  • Must have experience with scientific and professional positions; experience with research positions is highly desired.
  • Recent experience working in a DEU environment is required.
  • Demonstrated experience in a lead, supervisory, or senior oversight capacity managing staffing teams or multi-action workloads.
  • This position requires start to finish operational duties in a fast-paced environment; ability to handle high priority and a high volume of assignments in a production-based environment.
  • Apply and interpret Federal HR laws, policies, and agency specific operating procedures.
  • Attention to detail, data quality and data integrity.
  • Must have excellent writing skills.
  • Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft (MS) Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the government required security check.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
We employ people who are driven by excellence, committed to integrity, and inspired by opportunities to achieve positive results.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. YRCI is an E-Verify employer. As a contractor and subcontractor, YRCI shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability, and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. No sponsorship is available for this position.

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