HR Assistant

HR Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated HR Assistant responsible for conducting pre-employment screenings, including background and reference checks, assisting with new hire onboarding, and conducting interviews for associate-level employees. You will be responsible for reporting new hires to state and federal governments, processing personnel actions for payroll, and employment verifications. Additionally, you will assist with special HR projects such as salary surveys, position descriptions, and HR-related research.

Responsibilities :

• Conduct pre-employment screenings, including background and reference checks.
• Assist with new hire onboarding and assimilation.
• Conduct interviews for associate-level employees.
• Report new hires to state and federal governments.
• Process personnel actions for payroll.
• Handle employment verifications.
• Assist with special HR projects like salary surveys and HR-related research.
• Attend weekly meetings.
• Monitor department email account, address employee questions, and forward emails to other HR team members as necessary.

Essential Skills :

Additional Skills & Qualifications :

Work Environment :

This position operates on a hybrid schedule with 3 days in-office (likely Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and remote work on Monday and Friday. The work hours are from 8 : 00 am to 4 : 30 pm or 5 : 00 pm, with flexibility discussed after 90 days. The company offers a diverse, collaborative culture, promoting growth and development. Onsite parking is available for $65 per month, with the option to deduct from payroll.

Job Type & Location :

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bethesda, Maryland.

Pay and Benefits :

The pay range for this position is $24.04 - $26.44 / hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type :

This is a hybrid position in Bethesda,MD.

Application Deadline :

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2025.