HR Data Engineer

Sparks Group

Herndon, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$42–$48 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Computer Science, Data Quality, Data Science, Database Extract Transform and Load (ETL), HRIS/HRMS, Information Technology & Information Systems, Mathematics, Operational Strategy, Process Improvement, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Management, SQL (Structured Query Language), Software Engineering, Structured Data, Unstructured Data
LOCATION
Herndon, VA
POSTED
1 day ago

Summary

Our client is seeking an HR Data Engineer to support the design, development, and optimization of HR data platforms, ETL pipelines, and AI-driven data solutions. This role will focus on transforming raw HR data into scalable, reliable data systems while supporting automation initiatives, data governance, and advanced analytics capabilities.
Location: Herndon, VA (Hybrid – 60% onsite / 40% remote)
Pay Rate: $42-$48/hour DOE

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain ETL pipelines, data integrations, and scalable data architectures supporting HR systems and AI-driven workflows.
  • Develop and optimize data solutions using SQL, Python, APIs, and automation tools to improve data quality, reporting, and operational efficiency.
  • Analyze structured and unstructured data, identify opportunities for process improvement, and support HR data governance and transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience with SQL, Python, and ETL pipeline development in a data engineering environment.
  • Experience designing scalable data architectures, working with APIs, and supporting AI/automation initiatives; Data Engineering certification is a plus. 

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This job is Hybrid Remote.

Pay Range: Hourly $43.00 to $48.00

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.

 

About the Company

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Sparks Group

Bringing the Best People and the Best Companies Together Since 1970.

Sparks Group (formerly SPARKS, Sparks IT Solutions, and Sparks Personnel) is the Washington DC Area's leading temporary staffing and full-time recruiting services provider. Whether you are seeking your next opportunity or looking to add talent, Sparks Group is the ideal partner for you! Each of our four divisions (Sparks Office, Sparks Accounting & Finance, Sparks IT, and Sparks Creative) specializes in placing professionals in temporary/contract, temporary-to-full-time, and full-time roles across a diverse array of staffing categories, positions and levels including: office/administrative, customer service, human resources and talent acquisition, legal support, government and cleared personnel, mortgage/banking, accounting and finance, contracts and procurement, information technology and creative/marketing.

Sparks Group brings over four decades of experience placing professionals in challenging and rewarding positions at many of the area’s most prestigious organizations. Our primary focus is presenting opportunities that match each candidate’s skill-sets, experience levels, career objectives, and growth needs. Sparks Group has regularly ranked as one of the top US staffing and recruiting firms having been named to Inavero’s Best of Staffing Lists® for Client and Employee Satisfaction (2012-2017). Additionally, Sparks Group is proud to have been recently selected for other awards Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2017 Best Staffing Firms to Work For, Washington Business Journal Best Places to Work (2017), the Washington Post’s Top Workplaces® List (2017, 2014), Forbes® Best Professional Recruiting Firms (2017), and the National Capital Business Ethics Award.

COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1970
WEBSITE
https://www.sparksgroupinc.com