HR Coordinator - TEMP ( Onsite)

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Medical Group, a newly acquired physician practice within Independence Physician Management (IPM), is seeking a Temporary Human Resources Coordinator to support HR operations for up to 12 weeks in the Washington, DC area.

The role focuses on onboarding, benefits support, file maintenance, and compliance, requiring a bachelor’s degree in HR or related field and at least three years of HR experience in healthcare. This assignment offers a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related field required.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible HR experience with knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Experience in a multi-site or complex healthcare environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre-employment onboarding with new hires, hiring managers, Employee Health, and HR.
• Assist employees with benefits questions and portal access, referring to the Benefits Center as needed.
• Maintain employee files and ensure regulatory compliance across transactions.
• Process personnel actions (hiring, changes, terminations) with accuracy and compliance.
• Track licensure/certifications and notify department directors of expiring credentials.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

ATS

HRIS

Communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business or related field

Tools

HRIS System(s)

Job description

Responsibilities

Temporary HR Coordinator (Assignment Up to 12 Weeks) in Washington DC

Capital Medical Group

About Us

Capital Medical Group, a newly acquired physician practice group within Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, is seeking an experienced Temporary Human Resources Generalist to support the Human Resources Department for an assignment of up to 10 weeks. This role provides essential day-to-day HR support to a large, multi-specialty medical practice serving patients across the Washington, DC area and the DMV.

At Capital Medical Group, our mission is to provide personalized, innovative, equitable, and high-quality care that improves the lives of our patients and their families. As the largest multi-specialty physician practice in the region, we support more than 50 medical and surgical specialties through a network of hospitals and care locations, including GW Hospital, Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, GW Urgent Care, and affiliated sites throughout the DMV.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare setting and is ready to contribute immediately to a collaborative and service-oriented team.

Position Summary

The Temporary Human Resources Coordinator will play a key role in supporting HR functions and ensuring smooth departmental operations. Working in collaboration with HR team members this position serves as a resource to employees and managers. The ideal candidate will bring strong coordinator experience,and the ability to manage sensitive matters with professionalism and confidentiality. This role requires someone who can balance administrative accuracy with strong employee service, while supporting a wide range of HR needs in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

The Temporary Human Resources Coordinator will perform a broad range of responsibilities in support of the Human Resources Department. Duties include:

• Coordinating the pre-employment onboarding process and communicating with new hires, hiring managers or supervisors, Employee Health, and Human Resources to ensure a smooth transition into the organization.
• Supports staff with concerns, forms, office procedures, and general HR-related inquiries to help maintain daily operational efficiency.
• Assist employees with benefits questions, including login access to the Employee Self-Service Portal or the UHS Benefits Portal, and will refer employees to the appropriate carrier or Benefits Center when needed.
• Responsible for employee file maintenance and regulatory compliance.
• Processes personnel actions such as hires, job changes, corrections, and terminations, while maintaining accuracy and compliance across all employee transactions.

• Maintains updated licensure and certification tracking throughout the organization. Communicates expiring licenses and certifications to the department directors and ensure staff are not working with expired credentials.
• Supports I-9 compliance upon hire and throughout the employment cycle by obtaining valid, unexpired identification documents as required.
• Responds to the needs of internal and external customers by phone and in person, assisting applicants with the online application process, and computer access as needed, and researching, investigating, and responding to employee concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Supports HR Manager with LMS administrator responsibilities; provides other administrative support to the IPM HR team.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related field from an accredited educational institution is required.
• Candidates must have at least three (3) years of progressively responsible human resources experience and demonstrate a strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Experience supporting employees and managers in a multi-site or complex healthcare environment will be considered an asset.

Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency with MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint to include email, spreadsheets, database entry. Experience with ATS and HRIS System(s) required.
• Must possess oral and written communication skills ability to multi-task with accuracy and attention to detail. Working knowledge of employment law (federal, state and local).
• Requires the ability to work independently under general instructions on a wide variety of special projects, completing assignments within deadlines with a high degree of accuracy.
• Interpersonal skills to foster a collaborative environment.
• Promotes mutual respect and professionalism in working relationships.
• Strong customer relations/customer complaint resolution skills required. Must maintain high level of confidentiality.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

EEO Statement

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