Entry-Level HR Admin & Front Desk

Culmen-International-LL; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401k with 4% match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Training & Continuing Education

12 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Culmen International is seeking an entry-level Human Resources Administrator to support HR and act as the front desk receptionist two days per week. You will help maintain HR records, assist onboarding, and answer routine inquiries while ensuring a welcoming environment for visitors and employees.

The role exposes you to HR disciplines such as benefits, compliance, and payroll support, with responsibilities spanning administrative tasks, document preparation, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or related field.
• Recent college graduate or up to two years of professional experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to move throughout the office to greet visitors, attend meetings, and assist employees.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electronic HR records.
• Assist with new hire onboarding, orientation scheduling, and new employee documentation.
• Coordinate pre-employment activities, including background checks, reference checks, and onboarding paperwork.
• Prepare employment-related documents, letters, and reports.
• Provide invoicing support on a monthly basis.
• Enter and maintain employee information within HRIS and payroll systems.
• Assist employees with routine HR questions and direct inquiries to appropriate team members.
• Support benefits enrollment, open enrollment activities, and employee communications.
• Maintain HR compliance documentation and filing systems.
• Assist with training administration, employee events, and engagement initiatives.
• Generate standard HR reports and track key HR metrics.
• Provide administrative support for performance review and employee development processes.
• Greet and assist guests in a professional and friendly manner.
• Manage visitor logs, badges, and sign-in procedures.
• Coordinate conference room scheduling and meeting preparations.
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and deliveries.
• Manage and reconcile Corporate Fed-Ex account.
• Monitor reception and common areas to ensure a professional appearance.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Customer service orientation

Multitasking

Professionalism

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/PSY/Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Culmen International is seeking an entry-level Human Resources Administrator to support HR and act as the front desk receptionist two days per week. You will help maintain HR records, assist onboarding, and answer routine inquiries while ensuring a welcoming environment for visitors and employees.

The role exposes you to HR disciplines such as benefits, compliance, and payroll support, with responsibilities spanning administrative tasks, document preparation, and reporting.