Junior HR Generalist

Gainor Staffing; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Unlimited PTO

Benefits from Day 1

Job summary

A leading law firm in Washington, DC is seeking a Junior HR Generalist. This hybrid position requires 2-3 days in the office and offers excellent benefits including 401(k) and unlimited PTO. The successful candidate will have 2+ years of HR support experience and strong communication skills, and will coordinate hiring logistics, support onboarding, and maintain employee records.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in HR support, recruiting coordination, or a similar role.
• High organization, detail-oriented, and clear communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR platforms.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate hiring logistics, including postings and interviews.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Maintain employee records and update internal systems.
• Assist HR leaders with calendars and meetings.
• Track people data and create HR reports.
• Contribute to DEI, training, and communications projects.
• Handle sensitive employee information with care.

Skills

HR support experience

Recruiting coordination

Microsoft Office proficiency

Problem-solving initiative

Tools

UKG or similar HR platforms

Job description

Our client is a leading law firm with offices around the world. They are seeking a Junior HR Generalist to join their team in Washington, DC. The position is hybrid and requires 2-3 days in the office per week. They offer excellent benefits, including benefits from Day 1, 401(k), and unlimited PTO!

Who You Are

• You have 2+ years of experience in HR support, recruiting coordination, or a similar role
• You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and a clear communicator
• You know your way around Microsoft Office and HR platforms like UKG or similar
• You work well with others and take initiative to solve problems

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate hiring logistics, including job postings, interviews, and ATS updates
• Support onboarding and offboarding, ensuring compliance and smooth transitions
• Maintain accurate employee records and update internal systems
• Assist HR leaders with calendars, meetings, and travel
• Track people data and create reports on key HR metrics
• Contribute to projects related to DEI, training, and internal communications
• Handle sensitive employee information with care

What Success Looks Like

• Recruiting and onboarding processes run smoothly and efficiently
• HR systems and records stay current and compliant
• Team leaders are supported with reliable coordination and logistics
• You’re known as a dependable, proactive member of the team
• You help create a workplace culture that’s inclusive, thoughtful, and team-oriented

Salary Range: $65,000 – 75,000 annually, based on experience

Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.