People Operations and Office Manager

Addison Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group is partnering with a government-focused consulting client in Washington, DC to recruit a People Operations & Office Manager. This hybrid role blends HR coordination, recruiting support, and everyday office management to keep people, processes, and facilities running smoothly.

The successful candidate will manage onboarding, maintain employee records, coordinate interviews, and support leadership while helping drive HR initiatives and internal operations in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in HR coordination, people operations, recruiting support, or office management.
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and professionalism.
• Experience in government contracting preferred.

Responsibilities

• People Operations & Recruiting Coordination: onboarding, responses to employee questions, liaising with external HR provider, coordinate interviews and scheduling, track recruiting progress, maintain records, support HR processes.
• Office Management: oversee logistics, supplies, vendors, workspace organization; set up new hires, equipment, and workspace readiness; plan team events and internal initiatives; keep office organized.
• Administrative Support: provide scheduling support to leadership as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Executive exposure

Proactive

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title:

People Operations & Office Manager

Industry:

Government Consulting / Professional Services

Location:

Washington, DC

Assignment Type:

Contract-to-Hire

Pay:

$26 – $29 / hour (depending on experience)

Work Schedule:

Full-Time Hours, Hybrid (on-site Tuesday–Friday)

Benefits:

This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Addison Group is partnering with our client, a growing consulting firm supporting government-focused initiatives. They are seeking a highly organized and proactive professional to support both people operations and day-to-day office management. This individual will play a key role in maintaining internal processes, supporting employees, and ensuring smooth office functionality.

Job Description:

This role blends HR coordination, recruiting support, and office management responsibilities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, process-driven, and comfortable working closely with leadership while managing multiple priorities. You will serve as a central point of coordination for employee experience and office operations.

Key Responsibilities:

People Operations & Recruiting Coordination

• Facilitate onboarding activities from offer acceptance through first day readiness
• Serve as a resource for employee questions and general HR support
• Liaise with an external HR provider for benefits and compliance-related processes
• Coordinate interviews, manage scheduling, and communicate with candidates
• Assist hiring managers by organizing recruiting workflows and tracking progress
• Maintain employee records and support ongoing HR processes
• Contribute to performance review cycles and employee lifecycle activities

Office Management

• Oversee office logistics including supplies, vendors, and workspace organization
• Coordinate new hire setup, including equipment and workspace readiness
• Support planning and execution of team events and internal initiatives
• Maintain a professional, organized, and efficient office environment

Administrative Support

• Provide scheduling and coordination assistance to leadership as needed

Qualifications:

• 2–5 years of experience in HR coordination, people operations, recruiting support, or office management
• Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
• Excellent communication skills and professionalism
• Proactive, reliable, and comfortable following up with stakeholders at all levels
• Experience with Microsoft Office; familiarity with task management tools is a plus
• Prior experience in government contracting or related industries preferred
• Small, collaborative team environment
• High visibility role supporting leadership and internal operations
• Opportunity to grow within a dynamic and mission-driven organization

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 non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.