HR Associate

George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

George Washington University in Washington, DC seeks an entry-level HR Associate to partner with HR Managers and Directors to manage employee lifecycle actions and recruitment processes. You will coordinate with HRMD teams to ensure accurate actions, provide feedback on resources, and help improve HR workflows.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic university environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field plus 1 year of experience, or a Master’s degree.
• Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• High degree of integrity and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and/or written communication skills with ability to provide exceptional customer service.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure while maintaining a professional attitude.
• Ability to understand and execute HR procedures and policies.
• Must be organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, make decisions and edit work of others.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and track employee life cycle and recruitment actions within a defined portfolio.
• Partner with HR Managers and Directors to obtain the necessary information and context.
• Collaborate with HR subject matter experts to support HR requirements for the portfolio.
• Use and provide feedback on resources, documentation, and technology tools.
• Monitor and adjust work effort in response to metrics to improve action execution.
• Share information with manager and HR teams to inform enhancements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

HRIS systems

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:

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.
• 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.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

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.

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.

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location:

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

College/School/Department:

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

Family

Family Human Resources

Sub-Family

Sub-Family HR Service Delivery

Stream

Stream Service and Support

Level

Level Level 3

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule:

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

Will this job require the employee to work on site?

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

Employee Onsite Status

Employee Onsite Status Full-Time Remote

Telework:

Telework: Yes

Required Background Check:

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?

Internal Applicants Only? No

Posting Number:

Posting Number: S014518

Job Open Date:

Job Open Date: 10/09/2026

Job Close Date:

If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:

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

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently employed with The George Washington University?
  • No
  • Yes
• * 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
• * What is your salary range expectation?

  (Open Ended Question)

Documents needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Human Resource
Management & Development

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