HR Associate

George Washington University; United States; Remote; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Tuition benefits

Job summary

George Washington University is seeking an entry‑level HR Associate in the Human Resource Management & Development suite. The role supports employee lifecycle and recruitment actions under senior guidance, partnering with HR Managers and Directors to ensure timely, accurate workflow.

Responsibilities include cross-team collaboration, documentation reviews, and providing coverage across portfolios. Strong confidentiality, communication, and multi-tasking skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree in a relevant area. Degree must be conferred by start date.
• Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and track employee lifecycle and recruitment actions within a defined portfolio, under direct guidance from senior team members.
• Partner with HR Managers and Directors to obtain information and context to execute actions.
• Collaborate with HRMD to support portfolio HR requirements/needs.
• Provide coverage for team members across portfolios as needed.
• Share information with manager and HRMD teams to inform enhancements and adjustments based on feedback and metrics.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Adapt to change

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

HR Associate

Human Resource Management & Development (HRMD) is made up of several departments that serve as advocates for the GW community and consistently provide discreet, valuable and personalized service that is timely and responsive. HRMD helps GW to maintain a diverse workforce of the highest caliber and to support employees in their roles within the university. Reporting to the Manager, People Services Center, this entry-level HR Associate position works as a part of a specialized team that executes effective and efficient employee lifecycle actions. The core responsibilities of this role are to partner with HR Managers and Directors to intake and initiate employee lifecycle and recruitment actions, to partner with other HR teams to execute clean actions and exchange feedback, and to contribute to the continual development and improvement of support resources. Specifically, this role will Initiate and track employee life cycle and recruitment actions within a defined portfolio, and collaborate on these actions under direct guidance from senior team members. Partner with HR Managers and HR Directors to obtain the necessary information and context to execute actions on their behalf. Partner with other subject matter experts within HRMD to support the portfolio’s HR requirements/needs. Provide coverage for team members across portfolios as needed. Use and provide feedback on resources, documentation, and technology tools to reinforce the success in the role. Monitor and adjust work effort in response to metrics to improve success of action execution. Share information with manager and with other HRMD teams to contribute to a wheel of feedback sharing information, and to inform enhancements and adjustments based on feedback and metrics. Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 1 year of relevant experience, or, a Master’s degree in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

High degree of integrity and ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Ability to multi-task and work under pressure while maintaining a professional attitude. Ability to adapt quickly to change with new processes and procedures. Excellent verbal and/or written communication skills with ability to provide exceptional customer service. Ability to utilize multiple software systems. Critical thinking and self-starting abilities necessary. Ability to understand and execute HR procedures and policies. Must be organized with strong attention to detail. Requires the ability to work independently, make decisions and edit work of others. Ability to work without losing speed or accuracy. Ability to resolve identified discrepancies. PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP is preferred.

Hiring Range

$23.93 - $31.15

GW Staff Approach to Pay

How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

Job Details

Campus Location: | Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department: | Human Resource Management and Development (HRM&D)

Family: | Human Resources

Sub-Family: | HR Service Delivery

Stream: | Service and Support

Level: | Level 3

Full-Time/Part-Time: | Full-Time

Hours Per Week: | 40

Work Schedule: | Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Will this job require the employee to work on site?: | No

Employee Onsite Status: | Full-Time Remote

Telework: | Yes

Required Background Check: | Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants: | Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only?: | No

Posting Number: | S014518

Job Open Date: | 10/09/2026

Background Screening: | Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement: | The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Posting Specific Questions

1. * Are you currently employed with The George Washington University?
   • No
   • Yes
2. * For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)? (As a reminder, employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.)
   • Yes, IEP complete
   • No, still in IEP
   • N/a - not a current GW employee
3. * What is your salary range expectation?
   (Open Ended Question)

Documents needed to Apply

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Human Resource Management & Development

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