HR Specialist

Better Morning, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Better Morning, Inc. is seeking a part-time HR Administrator to support recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and compliance. The role requires handling confidential employee records, coordinating training, and ensuring regulatory adherence.

Experience in HR and payroll is required, with preference for healthcare or behavioral health exposure. In-person work in Washington, DC with an evening/earlier shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in business, HR, or related field.
• Must have experience in HR and payroll administration.
• Healthcare or behavioral health experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Experience with payroll software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment activities, including job postings and interview scheduling.
• Prepare offer letters, employment agreements, and onboarding docs.
• Process new hire, transfers, separations, and related paperwork.
• Maintain employee personnel files and HRIS records.
• Track licenses, certifications, background checks, and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate orientation and mandatory training.
• Maintain attendance, PTO, and leave records.
• Assist with employee relations while maintaining confidentiality.
• Support performance evaluation and disciplinary documentation.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and agency policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll and financial records.
• Assist during audits, accreditation reviews, and site visits.
• Develop and maintain administrative policies and procedures.
• Coordinate office supplies, equipment, and vendor communications.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Better Morning emerged as an outpatient behavioral health practice in Ashburn, VA in the year of 2014. In addition to providing counseling from the Ashburn office, Better Morning started off as a certified provider for intensive in home and community-based services (IHCBS), for at risk youth in District of Columbia. In August of 2017, Better Morning was certified as a Core service agency (CSA) by DC Department of Behavioral Health. Better morning founder’s passion for at risk youth and their family were the motivation to keep expanding the evidenced based programs to meet the need of the underserved population.

Job Description

• Coordinate recruitment activities, including job postings, interview scheduling, and candidate communication.
• Prepare offer letters, employment agreements, and onboarding documentation.
• Process new hire, transfer, promotion, and separation paperwork.
• Maintain employee personnel files and HRIS records.
• Track professional licenses, certifications, CPR, TB tests, background checks, credentialing, and annual compliance requirements.
• Coordinate employee orientation and mandatory training.
• Maintain employee attendance, PTO, leave requests, and personnel documentation.
• Assist with employee relations while maintaining confidentiality.
• Support performance evaluation and disciplinary documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and agency employment regulations.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, payroll regulations, and organizational policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee, payroll, and financial records.
• Assist during audits, accreditation reviews, and regulatory site visits.
• Develop and maintain administrative policies and procedures.
• Coordinate office supplies, equipment, and vendor communications.
• Perform additional administrative duties assigned by executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Accounting, or related field preferred.
• Experience in Human Resources And Payroll Administration required.
• Healthcare or behavioral health experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Experience with payroll software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management abilities.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Additional Information

Job Types

Part-time, Contract ( at least 20 hours/week)

Pay

$25.00 - $28 per hour based on experience

Schedule

• 8-hour shift
• Evening shift

Ability to Relocate

• Washington, DC 20020: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location

In person

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.