Global Payroll & Benefits Specialist (Contract)

Addison Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work with a mission‑dr­

Exposure to global HR operations

Payroll, benefits, and open enrollment

Future permanent position potential

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a Compensation & Benefits Specialist / HR Business Partner to support our client's HR team during a period of transition and increased workload ahead of open enrollment. This contract position will provide hands‑on support across payroll, benefits, and select HR functions while partnering with colleagues and leadership in the U.S.

and internationally. The ideal candidate is an experienced HR professional with a strong background in U.S.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of professional experience working with payroll and benefits.
• Strong understanding of U.S. payroll processes and benefits administration.
• Experience working with UKG and Oracle or comparable payroll/HR systems.
• Ability to communicate professionally and build effective relationships with leaders and employees.
• Comfortable working with international teams and stakeholders across multiple time zones.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently in a contract environment.
• Experience in the nonprofit or education sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support U.S. payroll activities while collaborating with an international team responsible for payroll processing.
• Assist employees and HR partners with benefits administration and open enrollment activities.
• Help ensure benefits elections and related employee information are accurately maintained.
• Partner with HR leadership and stakeholders to address payroll and benefits questions in a timely, professional manner.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues located in different countries and time zones.
• Provide general HR support as needed, including occasional assistance with recruitment-related activities.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling employee, compensation, payroll, and benefits information.
• Support the HR team through organizational transitions and other time-sensitive initiatives.

Skills

Payroll & Benefits

US payroll

Benefits administration

Communication

Time zone coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

UKG

Oracle

Job description

Addison Group is seeking a Compensation & Benefits Specialist / HR Business Partner to support our client's HR team during a period of transition and increased workload ahead of open enrollment. This contract position will provide hands‑on support across payroll, benefits, and select HR functions while partnering with colleagues and leadership in the U.S.

and internationally. The ideal candidate is an experienced HR professional with a strong background in U.S.