Human Resources Specialist

Addison Group; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Job summary

Addison Group is partnering with a well-established professional organization to identify a Human Resources Specialist to join its HR team. This hands-on role provides broad support across recruiting, onboarding, HR systems, employee programs, performance management, compliance, and engagement.

The successful candidate will manage HR processes, maintain accurate records, coordinate programs, and drive continuous improvement while partnering with employees, managers, and leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a corporate or professional services environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience supporting recruiting, onboarding, HR operations, and HR systems.
• Experience with an HRIS and applicant tracking system.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project coordination skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to maintain accurate employee records.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruiting processes for assigned positions and maintain recruiting records.
• Assist with onboarding tasks, new-hire activities, and orientation logistics.
• Support HRIS administration, data maintenance, and reporting.
• Assist with performance management activities and employee engagement initiatives.
• Maintain confidential employee information and HR documentation.

Skills

HR experience

Recruiting

Onboarding

HRIS

Communication

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

Location (city, state): Northern Virginia

Industry: Professional Services

Pay: $85,000–$100,000/yr DOE

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision and 401K

About Our Client:

Addison Group is partnering with our client, a well-established professional organization, to identify a Human Resources Specialist to join its HR team. This position will provide broad HR support across recruiting, onboarding, HR systems, employee programs, performance management, compliance, and employee engagement. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across multiple HR functions.

Job Description:

The Human Resources Specialist will support day-to-day HR operations and employee lifecycle activities while partnering with employees, managers, candidates, HR leadership, and external partners. This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys managing processes, maintaining accurate information, coordinating HR programs, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate recruiting processes for assigned positions, including job postings, interview coordination, candidate communications, interview documentation, and maintaining recruiting records.
• Work closely with hiring managers and recruiting partners to keep searches moving efficiently and provide a positive candidate experience.
• Assist with internship and entry-level talent initiatives throughout the recruiting and hiring process.
• Coordinate new-hire activities, including HR documentation, onboarding tasks, orientation logistics, communications, and follow-up.
• Respond to routine employee and manager questions and provide guidance on established HR processes and procedures.
• Maintain employee information, HR records, reports, trackers, and workforce data with a high degree of accuracy.
• Support HRIS administration, data maintenance, reporting, system transactions, and periodic audits.
• Assist with annual performance management activities, including communications, deadlines, system processes, tracking, and reporting.
• Coordinate employee development, training, and other HR programs, including logistics, communications, participation tracking, and vendor coordination.
• Assist with employee engagement surveys and other employee feedback initiatives and help summarize results and identify trends.
• Support HR policy administration, handbook updates, documentation, and related communications.
• Coordinate exit interview activities, maintain appropriate documentation, and help identify recurring employee feedback themes.
• Prepare HR materials, process documentation, reports, presentations, and other resources used to support recurring HR activities.
• Assist with HR projects, system updates, process enhancements, and other initiatives designed to improve HR operations.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee and organizational information.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in a corporate or professional services environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Experience supporting multiple areas of HR, including recruiting, onboarding, HR operations, employee programs, performance management, and HR systems.
• Experience working with an HRIS and applicant tracking system.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate employee and HR records.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with employees, managers, candidates, and external partners.

This is a broad HR opportunity offering exposure to multiple areas of Human Resources. The successful candidate will be someone who is proactive, highly organized, service-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of recurring processes while contributing to broader HR initiatives.

• Broad exposure across Human Resources
• Opportunity to contribute to HR programs and process improvements
• Collaborative and professional work environment
• Exposure to HR technology and HR systems
• Opportunity to work across multiple areas of the employee lifecycle

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.