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Job Title: HR Administrator

Industry: Construction, Engineering, Architecture, Commercial Real Estate, or other fast-paced professional services environments

Location (City, State): Sterling, VA

Assignment Type: Contract | Approximately 4 months (with potential for extension)

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00/hour

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (40 hours/week)

Some flexibility with start time is available during business operating hours.

Benefits:

This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Addison Group is partnering with a growing organization seeking an entry-level HR Administrator to join its Human Resources team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to build a long-term career in Human Resources. The ideal candidate enjoys administrative work, thrives in a fast-paced office environment, maintains a high level of professionalism, and is eager to learn HR processes from experienced mentors.

Job Description:

The HR Administrator will provide administrative support across a variety of Human Resources functions, helping ensure employee records, onboarding activities, and daily HR operations are completed accurately and efficiently. This position offers extensive training and exposure to multiple areas of HR while working closely with an experienced team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and organize employee personnel files and HR documentation.
• Prepare employment-related paperwork, including onboarding documents and employment verification requests.
• Assist with new hire onboarding by coordinating paperwork, scheduling activities, and entering employee information into internal systems.
• Support employee offboarding by processing required documentation and updating records.
• Update and maintain employee information within HRIS, payroll, and timekeeping systems.
• Assist with benefits administration by tracking forms and supporting enrollment activities.
• Help ensure compliance with HR policies, employment documentation, and recordkeeping requirements.
• Coordinate interviews and communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Provide administrative support for HR projects, employee programs, and training initiatives.
• Serve as an initial point of contact for employee questions and direct inquiries to the appropriate HR team member.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred, ideally in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Internship or approximately one year of administrative or HR support experience preferred.
• Strong interest in developing a career in Human Resources.
• Experience with HRIS, applicant tracking systems (ATS), or payroll software is a plus, but not required.
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to adapt in a fast-paced office environment.
• Experience within construction, engineering, architecture, commercial real estate, or other high-volume industries is a plus.

Additional Details:

• Newly created position due to business growth
• Exclusive opportunity through Addison Group
• In-office Monday through Friday
• Target start date: Early August
• Standard interview process includes a virtual interview followed by an onsite interview
• Position supports a collaborative Human Resources team
• Opportunity for hands-on training and long-term career growth in HR

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.