Human Resources Coordinator

Smart HR, Inc; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consulting firm seeks a Human Resources Coordinator to provide guidance to clients and internal teams. This hybrid role supports HR functions for diverse organizations, emphasizing flexible work arrangements and professional development. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, strong HR background, and a passion for making impactful contributions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years HR and business experience; strong business acumen.
• Proactive and independent, able to function in diverse environments.
• Thorough understanding of HR principles, including employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Respond to employee benefits questions and manage open enrollment.
• Maintain knowledge of current federal and state HR laws.
• Support HR functions like performance management and employee engagement.

Skills

Communication

Consulting Skills

Quantitative Skills

Conceptual Skills

Computer Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Professional HR Certification (PHR or SPHR desired)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Smart HR, Inc. is growing and is looking for key employees to complement our existing teams. The Human Resources Coordinator role provides guidance and support to our clients and our internal senior consulting team. The HR Coordinator must demonstrate strong business acumen and possess an entrepreneurial spirit with a genuine desire to proactively and consistently deliver results for our clients and internal teams.

We offer flexible work arrangements with part-time and full-time schedules. The HR Coordinator will work directly with our clients and with Senior Smart HR Consultants. Smart HR’s client base includes a wide range of small to midsize companies & nonprofits in the Washington, DC metro area. This is a hybrid role where time would involve both working onsite at clients and working remotely. Smart HR offers the right candidate the ability to practice HR in a flexible environment that values high quality HR practices, independence, work/life balance & professional development.

Responsibilities:

• Benefits – respond to employee benefits questions, support and manage annual open enrollment, implement benefits updates/changes as needed
• HR system support – learn and manage info in client HR systems, which may include HR, applicant tracking, performance management and payroll systems
• Compliance & policies – maintain up-to-date knowledge of current federal and state laws, update policies and employee handbook as needed
• Other areas of HR support may include payroll support, performance management, employee records management, HR research, compensation, training/professional development and employee engagement initiatives.

Qualifications:

This position requires a proactive, independent individual with strong quantitative and conceptual skills. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and be able to function and succeed in many different environments. This is your opportunity to make an impact and help organizations’ with their HR needs. The drive and determination to lead Human Resources initiatives is a must.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of HR & business experience. Business acumen is as important as HR knowledge to be successful in this position.
• Ability to develop and manage all Human Resources functions
• Ability to engage with people at all levels of the organization
• Thorough understanding of human resources principles and practices, including employment laws and regulations.
• Must possess consulting skills & maintain the highest level of professionalism in all interactions
• Computer & math skills are required (especially MS Excel & Word).
• Professional HR Certification is strongly desired (PHR or SPHR).
• HR & business experience supporting small to midsize organizations.
• Ability to work effectively both remote and in person.