HR Manager

George Washington University

Washington (District of Columbia)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

15 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Well-being programs

Job summary

George Washington University in Washington, DC, is seeking an HR Manager who will partner with campus clients on recruitment, compensation, and employee relations. The role supports on-site HR activities and participates in organizational development initiatives.

Reporting to the Director of HR, this position requires collaborating across departments, maintaining accurate position descriptions, and ensuring AA compliance.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus 3 years of professional experience, or a Master's degree with 1 year of experience.
Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Equivalent education, training and experience may be substituted for the listed requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide general recruitment support to schools/divisions.
Review and prepare positions for posting.
Ensure recruitments are conducted in accordance with AA obligations and maintain robust applicant pools.
Understand GW's compensation philosophy and review job descriptions and exemption statuses.
Manage employee relations matters and assist with performance management processes.

Skills

HR policies

Communication skills

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Recruitment

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree + 3 years

Master's degree + 1 year

Tools

HRIS

I-9 compliance

Recruitment systems

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:

Human Resources Management and 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. HR helps GW to maintain a diverse workforce of the highest caliber and to support employees in their roles within the university.
Reporting to the Director, HR, the HR Manager works directly with clients and serves as point of contact for on-site HR support. The HR Manager collaborates with clients on areas such as: recruitment, compensation, performance management, HR policies, EEO and employee relations, progressive discipline, strategic management, diversity, training and organizational development.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Recruitment:

Provide general recruitment support to schools/divisions
Maintain accurate and updated position descriptions
Review and prepare positions for posting
Ensures recruitments are conducted in accordance with AA obligations, accurately disposition all applicants, and ensure pools are robust and free of discrimination

Compensation:

Understand and become familiar with the Career Path and GW’s compensation philosophy
Review position descriptions, classifications, and exemption status

Employee Relations:

Complete, track and document basic ER matters and investigations
Monitor approved ADA accommodations
Consult with the managers on ADA

People Services Center:

Accurately complete transaction templates and submit tickets

Talent and Organizational Development:

Promote and participate in university/local/new employee orientations and training opportunities within schools/units
Assist with the Performance Management Process
Support Client/ HRMD Engagement initiatives

Benefits Administration:

Answer basic questions about benefits and leave programs
Encourage timely benefits enrollment and time off/leave reporting

HRIS :

Review actions
Review I-9 report to ensure compliance
Ensure all employee electronic files are updated with employee life cycle changes paperwork
Inform and coordinate terminations

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 3 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree in a relevant area of study plus 1 years of relevant experience. 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:

Thorough knowledge of general HR policies, procedures and practices, personnel administration systems, salary administration, recruitment techniques, EEO and Affini…
Ability to build trust with clients and gain knowledge and business acumen to facilitate client initiatives and objectives.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Demonstrate ability to multitask in a fast paced environment in an organized and efficient manner.
Exhibit a proactive and service-oriented approach to deal effectively with a diverse and demanding client base.
Experience working in a Higher Ed organization is a plus.
Experience in Organization Development techniques and performance management.
Experience with large and small group facilitation.
Familiarity with change management techniques.
Preferred candidates will have experience and knowledge in all of the HR functional areas.
Ideal candidates will have specific knowledge and experience in employment laws and managing complex employee relations matters.

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

Level

Level Level 2

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours Per Week:

Hours Per Week: 40+

Work Schedule:

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (May Vary)

Will this job require the employee to work on site?

Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes

Employee Onsite Status

Employee Onsite Status Hybrid

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

Posting Number:

Posting Number: S014520

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

* 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)

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