Strategic HR & Executive Support Specialist

District of Columbia International School; Washington; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Paid leave

Planning time

Professional development

Class sizes

Technology support

Job summary

District of Columbia International School is seeking a full-time HR & Executive Specialist to provide high-level administrative, operational, and human resources support to the HR team and senior leadership. This role coordinates confidential HR meetings, senior leader administrative responsibilities, communications, records, and day-to-day operational priorities.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, discreet, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Experience in benefits, onboarding, offboarding, training and data analysis.
• Experience in education or mission-driven organizations preferred.
• Proficient with Google Workspace and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong project management abilities.
• Ability to handle competing priorities and maintain confidentiality.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for day-to-day HR operations.
• Maintain confidential personnel records and HR files.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes and documentation.
• Support employee leave administration and related communications.
• Coordinate recruitment activities and interview logistics.
• Prepare HR reports, notices, and employee communications.
• Maintain HR calendars and compliance tracking.
• Serve as liaison between HR, staff, and leadership.
• Plan and coordinate meetings and events for SLT and board meetings.
• Manage calendar and communications for the Executive Director.

Skills

HR experience

Onboarding

Offboarding

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Discretion

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Excel

Job description

District of Columbia International School is seeking a full-time HR & Executive Specialist to provide high-level administrative, operational, and human resources support to the HR team and senior leadership. This role coordinates confidential HR meetings, senior leader administrative responsibilities, communications, records, and day-to-day operational priorities.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, discreet, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities while