HR Operations & Administrative Specialist

Housing Opportunities Commission; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County (HOC) seeks a professional to provide administrative support to the Chief Human Resources Officer and assist the HR Department with operations. The role involves handling the CHRO calendar, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and maintaining HR records and reports.

Ideal candidates have strong MS Office skills, experience in recruitment support, and familiarity with HR processes.

Qualifications

• Two years of college with proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Three years administrative/clerical experience or related field.
• Canva or other graphic design experience preferred.
• Excel or Google Sheets experience is required.
• Yardi or other budgeting software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support to the Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, managing schedules and overseeing the front desk.
• Serves as administrative liaison with internal staff and external stakeholders including job applicants and county agencies.
• Manage a very active calendar; prepare materials for meetings and conferences; ensure CHRO review time is available.
• Answer calls, emails, greet and assist walk-in employees.
• Create and maintain electronic filing system for HR areas including personnel files; archive current paper filing.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Canva

Excel/Google Sheets

Yardi

Job description

The Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County (HOC) seeks a professional to provide administrative support to the Chief Human Resources Officer and assist the HR Department with operations. The role involves handling the CHRO calendar, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and maintaining HR records and reports.

Ideal candidates have strong MS Office skills, experience in recruitment support, and familiarity with HR processes.