Temporary HR Assistant

Washington College; Chestertown (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Washington College is seeking a temporary Human Resources Assistant to provide short-term administrative support to the HR Department. The role includes assisting with recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, and general HR tasks on campus in Chestertown, MD.

The position is temporary, part-time (20–25 hours/week) for approximately 30–60 calendar days, with on-campus work at Washington College. Salary is $20–$23 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Administrative/office support experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Ability to follow procedures and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to HR inbox and route complex matters to appropriate staff.
• Provide administrative support for recruitment activities.
• Assist with onboarding and Form I-9 processing.
• Support benefits administration and enrollment questions.
• Maintain confidential HR documents and records.
• Track outstanding HR tasks and follow up on requests.
• Assist with departmental projects as needed.

Skills

MS Office

Organizational skills

Communication

Discretion/Confidentiality

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Ellucian Colleague

Job description

Temporary HR Assistant (PT)

Washington College is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Temporary Human Resources Assistant to provide short-term administrative support to the Human Resources Department. This position will assist with routine HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, and general administrative tasks.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to handle confidential information. This position is intended to provide additional administrative support while a member of the team is on leave.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and assist with managing the Human Resources shared email inbox, responding to routine inquiries and directing more complex matters to the appropriate HR staff member.
• Provide administrative support for recruitment activities, including coordinating job postings, communicating with hiring managers etc.
• Assist with employee onboarding activities, including preparing new-hire documentation, coordinating onboarding, completing Form I-9 processing.
• Support routine benefits administration activities, including assisting employees with general enrollment questions, reviewing enrollment information, and maintaining records within the ben admin system.
• Organize, update, and maintain HR documents and administrative records while ensuring confidentiality.
• Assist with tracking outstanding HR administrative tasks and following up on routine requests.
• Provide general administrative assistance and support additional departmental projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous administrative or office support experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling employee information.
• Ability to follow established procedures, prioritize assignments, and work effectively with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ellucian Colleague experience highly preferred.
• Previous experience in a human resources department or related administrative environment.
• Familiarity with recruitment, onboarding, or employee benefits processes.
• Experience working in higher education or a professional office environment.

Work Schedule

This is a temporary, part-time position expected to last approximately 30-60 calendar days. The position requires 20-25 hours per week, with all work performed on campus at Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland.

Salary - 20-23hr