People Operations & Office Manager (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Potential permanent role

HR operations exposure

Office management exposure

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a People Operations & Office Manager in Washington, DC, to support employee experience, recruiting coordination, and daily office operations. The role blends HR with administrative duties and requires strong organization and proactive communication.

The ideal candidate will manage onboarding, records, benefits coordination, and interviews, collaborating with hiring managers and external HR partners. Hybrid work Tuesday–Friday on-site, with Monday remote.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in People Operations, HR coordination, recruiting coordination, office management, or a related administrative role.
• Experience with onboarding, offboarding, benefits coordination, employee records, and recruiting support.
• Government contracting or defense industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with federal contracting environments and defense-related organizations is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with task management platforms, such as Trello, is preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a friendly, professional approach to employee and candidate interactions.
• Confidence communicating directly with executives and colleagues to obtain information and keep tasks moving forward.
• Proactive, resourceful, and dependable work style with strong follow-through.
• Ability to handle confidential employee and business information with discretion.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding, including employment documents, benefits enrollment, training, system access, and first-day preparations.
• Assist with employee offboarding and other lifecycle processes.
• Respond to routine employee questions and coordinate with external HR partners on benefits, leave administration, and compliance.
• Schedule interviews, communicate with candidates, and maintain timely follow-ups throughout the hiring process.
• Partner with hiring managers to coordinate recruiting activities and support internal hiring needs.
• Maintain accurate employee files, HR system information, and confidential documentation.
• Assist with performance review cycles, employee training, and compliance initiatives.
• Coordinate with external benefits and HR providers to facilitate enrollment and resolve routine issues.
• Oversee office logistics, including supply inventory, vendor communication, workspace organization, and facilities needs.
• Prepare workspaces, equipment, and system access for incoming employees.
• Help organize company events, employee engagement activities, and team culture initiatives.
• Provide scheduling, meeting coordination, and general administrative assistance as needed.
• Maintain task lists, calendars, and tracking systems to monitor deadlines and ensure assignments are completed.
• Follow up professionally with employees and executives to obtain outstanding information and reinforce deadlines.

Skills

People Operations

HR coordination

Recruiting coordination

Office management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Trello

Job description

Addison Group is seeking a People Operations & Office Manager in Washington, DC, to support employee experience, recruiting coordination, and daily office operations. The role blends HR with administrative duties and requires strong organization and proactive communication.

The ideal candidate will manage onboarding, records, benefits coordination, and interviews, collaborating with hiring managers and external HR partners. Hybrid work Tuesday–Friday on-site, with Monday remote.