Talent & HR Coordinator — Payroll, Onboarding & Benefits

DC Scholars Public Charter School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 66,950 - 78,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403B retirement plan

EAP

Employee discount

Job summary

DC Scholars Public Charter School is seeking a Talent & HR Coordinator to manage HR operations, payroll, onboarding, and staff support in a dynamic school environment. You will partner with the Director of Talent and HR and collaborate with Finance and school leadership to ensure smooth daily HR functions.

The role emphasizes confidential handling of information, attention to detail, and a people-centered approach aligned with the school's mission and values.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of HR, operations, or benefits experience, preferably in a school or nonprofit environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred; SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP a plus.
• Experience administering payroll; Paycom experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR inbox and respond to staff inquiries with timely, accurate resolutions.
• Process payroll and stipend payments using Paycom and maintain HRIS records.
• Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, and new staff orientation logistics.
• Maintain digital employee files and ensure compliance with audits.
• Support benefits access, Open Enrollment, and total rewards administration.
• Assist in talent acquisition messaging, recruitment materials, and events.
• Uphold confidentiality, integrity, and staff support across departments.

Skills

HR experience

Payroll administration

Onboarding/offboarding

DC employment law

Benefits administration

Paycom

HRIS platforms

MS Office / Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's degree

SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP a plus

Tools

Paycom

HRIS platforms

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

DC Scholars Public Charter School is seeking a Talent & HR Coordinator to manage HR operations, payroll, onboarding, and staff support in a dynamic school environment. You will partner with the Director of Talent and HR and collaborate with Finance and school leadership to ensure smooth daily HR functions.

The role emphasizes confidential handling of information, attention to detail, and a people-centered approach aligned with the school's mission and values.