Human Resource Assistant

SHRM; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SHRM is seeking a detail-oriented HR Assistant to support daily HR operations across talent acquisition, benefits administration, payroll processing, and compliance while maintaining confidentiality and a positive, team-oriented attitude.

You will maintain personnel records, assist with onboarding, manage payroll inquiries, ensure regulatory compliance, and apply strong English communication and ethics in a fast-paced office in Bethesda, Maryland.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; SHRM-CP credential required.
• Minimum 3 years of HR experience in a management-support role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, HR software, payroll tools; Paychex HRIS a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliant physical and electronic personnel files, support recruitment and onboarding lifecycle, and assist with policy distribution, employee handbooks, and performance management.
• Benefits administration: assist with health, retirement, and leave programs (FMLA, STD, LTD, Workers' Comp), manage enrollments/renewals, coordinate wellness and culture events.
• Payroll processing: accurately calculate and process bi-weekly payroll, bonuses, overtime, manage payroll records, ensure tax and regulatory compliance, resolve inquiries.

Skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Attention to detail

Payroll knowledge

HR laws

Education

Associate degree

SHRM-CP credential

Tools

Paychex HRIS

HR software

Payroll tools

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented, professional Human Resources Assistant to support our HR department. In this role, you will help manage daily HR operations spanning talent acquisition, employee benefits, payroll processing, and compliance while maintaining absolute confidentiality and a positive, team-oriented attitude.

Key Responsibilities

• HR Operations & Administration: Maintain compliant physical and electronic personnel files, support the full recruitment and onboarding lifecycle (job postings, interviews, orientations), and assist with policy distribution, employee handbooks, and performance management.
• Benefits Administration: Assist with health, retirement, and leave programs (FMLA, STD, LTD, Workers' Comp), manage benefit enrollments/renewals, and coordinate employee wellness, rewards, and company culture events.
• Payroll Processing: Accurately calculate and process bi-weekly payroll, bonuses, and overtime, manage payroll records, ensure tax and regulatory compliance, and resolve employee payroll inquiries.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & Certification: Associate degree required; SHRM-CP credential required.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in HR or a similar management support role (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, HR software, payroll tools, and internet/computer hardware literacy. Paychex HRIS software a plus.
• Core Competencies:
• Uncompromising confidentiality and ethical integrity.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Solid working knowledge of Federal, State, and Local employment and payroll laws.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and critical thinking capabilities.