HR Operations & Onboarding Coordinator

Center for American Progress; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

American Progress is seeking an HR Coordinator to join its dynamic Human Resources team in Washington, DC. The HR Coordinator provides administrative, transactional, and operational support to the HR function, maintaining employee records; processing routine transactions; and supporting recruitment, onboarding, and reporting.

The ideal candidate handles confidential information with discretion, communicates effectively with employees and managers, and helps improve data accuracy, compliance, and

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of administrative, human resources, office, or related experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a human resources or administrative support role, along with familiarity with basic employment practices and HR processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Enter, update, and maintain HR files, employee information, forms, records, and confidential information in HRIS and other HR systems.
• Process and track employee status changes and routine transactions across the employee life cycle.
• Prepare routine HR reports, spreadsheets, tracking documents, correspondence, presentations, and other HR materials.
• Assist with HR data collection, reporting, audits, and special projects; identify data discrepancies and coordinate corrections.
• Provide administrative support to the HR team and chief operating officer and throughout key HR processes.
• Assist with the preparation of transfer, promotion, and employment verification letters.
• Respond to routine employee questions and help navigate standard HR processes.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Discretion and confidentiality

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS

Applicant tracking systems

Payroll/Benefits systems

Job description

American Progress is seeking an HR Coordinator to join its dynamic Human Resources team in Washington, DC. The HR Coordinator provides administrative, transactional, and operational support to the HR function, maintaining employee records; processing routine transactions; and supporting recruitment, onboarding, and reporting.

The ideal candidate handles confidential information with discretion, communicates effectively with employees and managers, and helps improve data accuracy, compliance, and