Human Resources Administrative Assistant

Job overview

The Human Resources Administrative Assistant role is onsite in Bedford, MA, with an annual salary of $88,000–$102,000. The position supports Air Force personnel programs, including awards, recognition, timekeeping, and HR operations at Applied Research Solutions. The role provides administrative support for awards and decorations and ATAAPS timekeeping, coordinating with government personnel and leadership while maintaining accurate, audit-ready records. This work helps personnel programs meet Air Force and DoD requirements and keeps award and timekeeping processes moving reliably.

What you'll do

• Administer military and civilian awards programs
• prepare, track, and route award packages and supporting documents
• review recommendations for completeness and compliance
• maintain award databases and suspense trackers
• coordinate with points of contact, commanders, and administrative staff
• support recognition events
• perform ATAAPS timekeeping, validate timesheets, resolve discrepancies, answer timecard questions, and maintain audit-ready records.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

human resources

administrative assistant

air force

dod

awards and recognition

ataaps

timekeeping

secret clearance

bedford ma

applied research solutions

$88k–$102k annually

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The employer describes a competitive benefits package, an awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from senior managers.

Why this role

Requires U.S. citizenship, an active Secret clearance, and at least five years of HR experience, including three years in a DoD setting; a bachelor's degree is preferred and a high school diploma is required.

About the employer

Applied Research Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.