[Remote] HR Assistant - Federal Onboarding

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Akicita Federal is a federal contracting company specializing in healthcare staffing for Indian Health Service facilities and tribal communities. They are seeking an HR Assistant to support their federal onboarding operations, managing the complete onboarding lifecycle for employees placed on government contracts while ensuring compliance with federal requirements. Responsibilities • Process new hire paperwork including I-9s, W-4s, and state tax forms • Coordinate federal background investigations and security clearance documentation • Manage credentialing and licensing verification for healthcare professionals • Track and maintain personnel files in compliance with FAR/DFAR requirements • Coordinate with contracting officers on personnel security requirements • Support benefits enrollment and HRIS data entry • Ensure timely completion of all pre-employment requirements • Communicate status updates to recruiters, hiring managers, and candidates Skills • 2+ years HR experience, with at least 1 year in federal contractor on-boarding • Familiarity with eQIP, NBIS, or federal background investigation processes • Experience with I-9 compliance and E-Verify • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple on-boarding cases simultaneously • Proficiency with Microsoft Office • Experience with IHS or healthcare staffing • Knowledge of credentialing requirements for clinical staff • Familiarity with Service Contract Act (SCA) requirements Company Overview • Akicita Federal specializes in medical staffing, information technology, cybersecurity, and construction project management services. It was founded in 2022, and is headquartered in Lower Brule, South Dakota, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job