HR Assistant

Job description

Job Title: HR Assistant

Location (city, state): Reston, VA (Fully on-site)

Industry: Government Contracting

Type: Contract (4-5 months)

Pay: $22 - $25 / hour (depending on experience)

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+ years of HR support experience.

• Government Contracting experience is a plus!

• 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.

• Benefit Information: Vision, Dental, Medical, 401(k)

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, ****** 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.