Sonja Eakins
North Las Vegas
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented human resources professional with progressive experience supporting federal HR operations within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Demonstrated expertise in recruitment and placement, technical review, onboarding, records management, and compliance with federal regulations. Strong collaborator with a proven ability to support high-volume HR workflows, maintain data integrity, and provide responsive service to applicants and employees across multiple locations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Assistant (Recruitment & Placement)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Linthicum
06.2023 - Current
- Support end-to-end onboarding activities for newly selected employees by coordinating physical examinations, processing appointment documentation, and scheduling entry-on-duty dates across multiple VA facilities.
- Extend official job offers and manage pre-employment requirements including security background checks, ensuring timely progression through hiring milestones.
- Maintain and update applicant and employee records using USA Staffing and internal HR systems, ensuring accuracy, data integrity, and compliance with Privacy Act requirements.
- Respond to a high volume of applicant and employee inquiries related to job announcements, hiring procedures, qualifications, and onboarding timelines, providing clear and compliant guidance.
Human Resources Assistant (Technical Review)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Pleasant Hill
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Processed personnel actions for full-time, part-time, and intermittent employees within HR Smart, supporting appointments, separations, and internal transfers.
- Reviewed and validated personnel action requests against federal regulations, legal authorities, and coding requirements prior to final processing.
- Verified, updated, and maintained official personnel files in e-OPF, ensuring alignment with federal record-keeping standards and audit readiness.
- Conducted detailed audits of personnel actions, Service Computation Dates, and Federal Employee Group Life Insurance determinations to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Human Resources Assistant (TCF Intern)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Pleasant Hill
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Supported recruitment, classification, and employee relations activities by assisting HR specialists with staffing requirements across the employee life cycle.
- Reviewed and classified position descriptions using federal classification standards to ensure proper alignment with organizational needs and grade structures.
- Assisted with employee relations matters including documentation support for reprimands, removals, and labor relations actions under guidance of senior HR staff.
- Utilized HR Smart, USA Staffing, and Microsoft Office applications to manage records, track actions, generate reports, and respond to internal and external HR inquiries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Phoenix
Skills
- USA Staffing
- HR Smart
- E-OPF
- Personnel Records Management
- Employee Relations Support
- Position Classification Review
- Compliance & Regulatory Adherence
- Audit & Quality Assurance Reviews
- Data Tracking & Reporting
- Training & Knowledge Sharing
Honors And Affiliations
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Member
- The National Society of Leadership and Success, Member
- Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business, Member
- University of Phoenix, President’s List
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
Human Resources Assistant (Recruitment & Placement)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
06.2023 - Current
Human Resources Assistant (Technical Review)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
07.2022 - 06.2023
Human Resources Assistant (TCF Intern)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
09.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Phoenix