HR Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: HR Assistant

Location: Reston, VA (Fully on-site)

Industry: Consulting

Type: Contract (3-4 months)

Pay: $23 - $25 / hour (depending on experience)

Benefits: Eligible for Vision, Dental, Medical, 401(k)

About Our Client:

Our client is seeking a polished and organized HR Assistant to provide support to their HR team. This role involves handling a wide variety of administrative HR tasks, scheduling, and managing onboarding/offboarding processes.

Job Description:

The HR Assistant will support the HR team by managing administrative tasks, regulating the promotion process, and ensuring smooth onboarding and offboarding procedures. This position requires strong organizational skills and a high level of confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update employee records, both digital and hard copy.
• Process HR documents such as employment contracts, new hire forms, performance evaluations, and termination paperwork.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and HR communications as needed.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Assist with job postings on internal and external platforms.
• Screen resumes and schedule interviews with hiring managers.
• Coordinate pre-employment screenings and background checks.
• Prepare onboarding documents and welcome packages for new hires.
• Facilitate new hire orientation sessions and ensure a smooth onboarding experience.
• Help employees understand benefit options and guide them through enrollment processes.
• Assist with maintaining benefit records and coordinating with third-party providers.
• Collaborate with payroll to ensure accurate timekeeping and changes to employee status (e.g., promotions, terminations, leaves).
• Ensure HR processes and documentation comply with federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Maintain I-9 documentation and assist in audits when required.

Qualifications:

• 2-3+ years of HR support experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; HRIS knowledge (ADP) is a nice to have.
• Highly polished, organized, with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Bachelor's degree preferred (equivalent experience may compensate).

Perks:

• Opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic HR environment.
• Work in a collaborative, professional setting.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.