Spectra Tech, Inc., Corporate Office is hiring for a Corporate Human Resources Generalist I in Oak Ridge, TN.

About Spectra Tech, Inc. and the work we accomplish

Spectra Tech, a minority-owned engineering company founded by Loong Yong, Ph.D., has three decades of experience providing high-quality and cost-effective services to federal agencies and private sector clients. Spectra Tech specializes in providing nuclear, environmental, engineering, and IT solutions in the environmental remediation, national security, and nuclear energy sectors. Throughout the years, Spectra Tech has consistently maintained an excellent track record for customer satisfaction, high employee morale, and job safety. In 2022, Spectra Tech was awarded ‘Small Business of the Year’ for 2021 by the U.S. Department of Energy

Position Overview

We are seeking an HR Generalist I with at least 2 years of experience to support Human Resources operations. This role will focus primarily on onboarding activities, with some exposure to payroll or a willingness to learn.

The position involves a variety of administrative responsibilities supporting HR functions. The ideal candidate must demonstrate a high level of confidentiality, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage onboarding of new employees
• Set up and maintain personnel files
• Perform data entry using Taleo
• Enter employee benefit information into:
  • Taleo
  • ADP
  • Unanet
• Support new hire in-processing, including:
  • Background checks
  • Drug screenings
  • Physicals with third-party vendors
• Communicate with employees and managers regarding benefits questions
• Complete personnel forms, mandated reports, logs, and records
• Maintain data integrity within HR systems
• Monitor unemployment claims
• Become familiar with employment law and affirmative action requirements
• Complete employment verifications as requested
• Verify new hire eligibility through E-Verify
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Option 1: Two (2) years of college with coursework in business administration or a related discipline and 1–2 years of experience
  OR
• Option 2: No college degree with 5–7 years of progressive administrative experience

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite:
  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Unanet and/or Taleo

At Spectra Tech, Inc., our recruitment team is powered by real people in real time—personally reviewing every application with care and integrity. We take pride in identifying and recruiting top-tier talent while maintaining full alignment with federal regulations, EEOC standards, and fair hiring practices that reflect our commitment to excellence and equity

Spectra Tech, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We are also an E-verify employer.