HR Coordinator – Onboarding & Compliance

Socket.dev; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Career growth opportunities

Flexible work environment

Job summary

HGL seeks an organized HR Coordinator – Onboarding & Compliance to support onboarding operations and HR compliance across the employee lifecycle in Reston, VA. You will coordinate onboarding activities, maintain HR records, and assist with compliance initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong organizational skills, confidentiality, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems. Initial in-office work week with a pending hybrid schedule after 90 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems.
• Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service and support to employees and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding activities for new hires, including documentation, scheduling, and communications.
• Administer onboarding packets and ensure completion of required employment documentation.
• Coordinate pre-employment activities including background and drug screenings.
• Process and maintain I-9 and E-Verify documentation in compliance with federal requirements.
• Coordinate new hire orientation logistics and onboarding workflows.
• Serve as a point of contact for new hire onboarding questions and support.
• Maintain employee personnel files and HR records per policy and regulations.
• Support HR compliance initiatives, audits, and reporting requirements.
• Monitor acknowledgments, training assignments, and onboarding documentation.
• Assist with labor law posting coordination and compliance administration.
• Support document retention and recordkeeping processes.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and company information.
• Perform HRIS data entry and maintain employee records with accuracy and timeliness.
• Support HR operational processes and workflow tracking in ADP and SharePoint.
• Assist with onboarding and compliance documentation and procedures.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR department as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Customer service

MS Office

HRIS proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's in HR or related

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

SharePoint

Nutrient

Job description

Job Title: HR Coordinator – Onboarding & Compliance
Location: Reston, VA

Description/Job Summary

POSITION DESCRIPTION

HGL is seeking an organized and detail-oriented HR Coordinator – Onboarding & Compliance to support onboarding operations and HR compliance administration across the employee lifecycle. This role is responsible for coordinating onboarding activities, maintaining HR records, supporting compliance initiatives, and ensuring a consistent and positive new hire experience.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, process-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

Responsibilities/Duties

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Onboarding Coordination

• Coordinate onboarding activities for new hires, including onboarding documentation, scheduling, and communications.
• Administer onboarding packets and ensure completion of required employment documentation.
• Coordinate pre-employment activities including background screenings, drug screenings, and onboarding requirements.
• Process and maintain I-9 and E-Verify documentation in compliance with federal requirements.
• Coordinate new hire orientation logistics and onboarding workflows.
• Serve as a point of contact for new hire onboarding questions and support.

HR Compliance & Administration

• Maintain employee personnel files and HR records in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations.
• Support HR compliance initiatives, audits, and reporting requirements.
• Monitor and track required acknowledgments, compliance training assignments, and onboarding documentation.
• Assist with labor law posting coordination and compliance administration.
• Support document retention and recordkeeping processes.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and company information.

HR Operations Support

• Perform HRIS data entry and maintain employee records with accuracy and timeliness.
• Support HR operational processes and workflow tracking in Nutrient, ADP, and SharePoint.
• Assist with maintaining onboarding and compliance documentation and procedures.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR department as needed.

Minimum Requirements

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems.
• Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service and support to employees and internal stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

WHAT YOU NEED TO STAND OUT – Preferred, not required

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2+ years of HR coordination, onboarding, or HR operations experience preferred.
• Experience supporting onboarding and HR compliance processes preferred.
• Knowledge of I-9 and E-Verify requirements is preferred.
• Experience in a federal contractor environment preferred.
• Multi-state onboarding or HR compliance experience preferred.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now or similar HRIS platforms preferred.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

PHYSICAL & COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged sitting up to 70% of the time
• Repetitive hand motions (typing, tool use, etc.)
• Ability to see details at close range
• Ability to see details at a distance
• Viewing computer screens for extended periods
• Analyzing and synthesizing data
• Complex problem solving and decision making
• Reading and interpreting technical documents or regulations
• Writing reports, proposals, or technical documentation
• Coordinating multiple priorities
• Communicating effectively with clients, team members, and stakeholders
• Managing competing deadlines and shifting priorities

WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Office work environment

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Details

Work Schedule: This is a full-time hourly non-exempt role. HGL office work is dictated by a 5-day work week with 40 hours per week anticipated Monday through Friday.

Office Type: This is a full-time, in-office position for the first 90 days. After 90 days, a hybrid work schedule of two days work from home, three days in office.

Travel: Up to 5% is possible, but not likely.

A favorable pre-hire drug test is required.

All positions are subject to a pre-hire education and driving record verification.

MORE ABOUT HGL AND THE OPPORTUNITY

At HGL, we share a drive and vision to restore natural resources and provide ongoing stewardship of our environment to benefit present and future generations. We believe that we can make a difference in improving the world we live in through collaboration, teamwork, and a positive work environment. This unites and empowers us to strive for excellence in all our endeavors.

HGL - WHO WE ARE

The exceptional quality of our people is key to our strength. We value our employees as individuals and as important members of our team. We offer a work environment that is flexible, inclusive, and dedicated to creating a sustainable future. By cultivating a culture of innovation, we’re able to adapt and augment our services to solve complex environmental and natural resources challenges.

Projects at HGL primarily span the United States and its territories, tackling problems associated with emerging contaminants (like PFAS), radiological contamination, and military munitions, along with chemical contamination in groundwater, surface water, sediments, and soil.

With over 550 employees, HGL is large enough to execute high-profile projects, but small enough to develop personal working environments with our talented team members. By joining HGL, you will be working toward restoring the environment and protecting our future.

HGL - WE INVEST IN YOU

It’s not just a job, it’s your career. HGL provides career growth opportunities via mentoring, training, education, and support for your certifications and licenses. Achieve your career goals and help HGL achieve its mission of restoring the environment to beneficial use for our clients and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected category. Some positions may require U.S. citizenship. Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should contact Human Resources directly at 703-478-5186.

EEO notices: US Equal Opportunity Employment Poster, US Equal Opportunity Supplemental Poster, Know Your Rights, and Pay Transparency Notice.

A full list of benefits is available at www.hgl.com/careers/.

Digital & AI Proficiency: HGL encourages the responsible use of approved AI-enabled and digital technologies to improve productivity, technical quality, decision-making, and project delivery. Candidates who demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, and experience leveraging emerging technologies are highly valued.

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $23.77-$32.08 per hour. This position's final salary can be impacted by various factors including, but not limited to, contractual requirements, geographic location, job-related education, training, experience, and skills. If your desired salary falls outside of this range, we hope you'll still apply as there may be other positions that better align.