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We are looking for a Human Resources Administrator to support a higher education organization in Washington, District of Columbia. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a detail-focused HR specialist who can manage recruiting coordination, employee lifecycle activities, benefits administration, and payroll-related support while working closely with an external HR partner. The person in this role will help maintain smooth day-to-day HR operations, strengthen the employee experience, and ensure accurate handling of records, benefits, and compliance-related processes.
Job Responsibility:
Partner with the organization’s external HR provider to coordinate hiring activities, from posting roles on sourcing platforms to arranging interviews, background checks, and candidate communication
Guide new employees through the onboarding process by organizing pre-employment steps, coordinating equipment and training needs, and helping create a positive start to employment
Support the full employee lifecycle by assisting with performance review cycles, merit increases, disciplinary documentation, separations, and exit conversations
Administer leave tracking and related documentation, ensuring records remain current and aligned with company policy and applicable requirements
Foster a positive workplace environment by assisting managers and staff with employee relations matters and helping organize engagement initiatives, meetings, and team events
Coordinate learning and development efforts by planning and delivering training activities that build employee knowledge and support organizational effectiveness
Serve as a primary resource for benefits administration, including enrollments, qualifying life event changes, open enrollment communications, issue resolution, and routine audits for data accuracy
Process semi-monthly payroll support activities, review leave balances reflected in payroll records, and provide timely updates for bonuses, incentives, and other compensation adjustments
Reconcile retirement contributions, benefit invoices, and other HR-related expenses while coding invoices appropriately and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
Assist with compliance and reporting needs by coordinating tax-related inquiries, supporting audit requests for workers’ compensation and unemployment matters, and maintaining accurate HR documentation
Requirements:
Experience in human resources administration with responsibility for recruiting coordination, onboarding, employee records, and offboarding activities
Knowledge of benefits administration across medical, dental, vision, life, disability, commuter, and retirement programs
Familiarity with payroll processes, HRIS platforms, and maintaining accurate leave and compensation records
Ability to manage background checks, employment documentation, invoices, and other confidential administrative materials with strong attention to detail
Experience supporting full cycle recruiting activities, including candidate sourcing through LinkedIn and other job boards
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with employees, managers, leadership, and external service providers
Comfortable handling audits, reconciliations, and compliance-related processes involving benefits, payroll, and retirement contributions
Ability to organize multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment