HR Administrative Assistant — Grow in People Ops & Benefits

JBG SMITH; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

JBG SMITH in Bethesda, MD seeks an HR Assistant/Administrator to be the face of HR, handling benefits, payroll, and policy administration. You will support talent acquisition, compliance, and a fast-paced HR team while maintaining strict confidentiality.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 0–2 years in HR or related fields. The position emphasizes data accuracy, privacy, and collaboration with senior HR management in a dynamic corporate environment.

Qualifications

• Confidential handling of HR data and privacy.
• Dependable self-starter with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with all levels of staff.
• Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process benefits changes for employees as they experience life events.
• Assist with Open Enrollment meetings and communications.
• Handle payroll-related paperwork and HRIS data updates on a bi-weekly basis.
• Support compliance, I-9 verifications, and background checks as needed.
• Maintain confidential employee records and support HR initiatives.

Skills

Confidentiality

Dependability

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Oral & Written Communication

Planning & Organizing

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Tech Savvy (MS Office)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

JBG SMITH in Bethesda, MD seeks an HR Assistant/Administrator to be the face of HR, handling benefits, payroll, and policy administration. You will support talent acquisition, compliance, and a fast-paced HR team while maintaining strict confidentiality.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 0–2 years in HR or related fields. The position emphasizes data accuracy, privacy, and collaboration with senior HR management in a dynamic corporate environment.