Entry Level Human Resources Assistant Jobs in Reston, VA

The Human Resources (HR) Assistant provides vital administrative and technical support to the HR department, ensuring the efficiency of daily operations and the integrity of employee data. This role serves as a key liaison for the employee life cycle, from assisting with corporate recruitment and onboarding to maintaining digital personnel records and supporting performance management initiatives. By balancing high-volume data entry with professional communication, the HR Assistant helps drive the success of various departmental projects and ensures a seamless experience for all staff.

At Cornerstone Research, you will be part of a thriving, 1,100-strong team that spans nine offices, comprises more than 55 nationalities, and leads the industry in its commitment to develop team members across all levels. Inc. Magazine has recognized Cornerstone Research five times as a Best Workplace for its outstanding employee engagement, collaborative culture, and professional growth opportunities.

You'll Love It Here If You:

• Embrace learning and continuous improvement
• Set and strive for a high bar of excellence
• Believe that teamwork leads to success: ask us what it means to be #onefirmfirm!
• Take pride in always doing your best work, even if it's harder or takes longer
• Are passionate about what you do

How You'll Help Our Team Succeed:

• Provides administrative and coordination support to HR department team members.
• Supports corporate and administrative recruitment efforts including job posting, scheduling, and reference checking.
• Works with the Human Resources and Recruiting Team to coordinate new hire onboarding and orientation process for corporate and administrative hires, including preparation of new hire materials and orientation schedules.
• Assists with the new employee onboarding and I-9 verification processes.
• Enters, updates and maintains employee information regarding new hires, office transfers, signing bonus payments, bonus advances, compensation changes, leaves of absence, FTE changes, and departures.
• Assists in creation of documents related to employee life-cycle changes.
• Provides administrative support for the performance evaluation process. This includes working closely with team members to support the process (i.e., sending meeting invites and producing/collecting information and materials needed for Advisors, Compensation Committee, and Officers meetings).
• Creates, maintains and organizes electronic employee files and saves appropriate documents (offer letters, FTE letters, resignations, etc.).
• Runs miscellaneous reports in HRMS.
• Assists with day-to-day employee questions, as appropriate.
• Assists the HR department team with other ad hoc projects.

What You'll Need to Be Successful:

• 1+ years of HR or administrative experience.
• Working knowledge of MS Office required.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to switch between tasks efficiently.
• Able to maintain meticulous employee records and handle confidential employee-related information.
• Experience with a HRMS or ATS a plus.
• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education, skills and experience.

At Cornerstone Research, our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a competitive total rewards package that recognizes the high-caliber expertise you bring to our global team while supporting your long-term professional and personal growth.

Compensation

Base Salary Range:

• San Francisco: $52,400 - $66,000
• Boston: $48,000 - $60,500
• Washington, D.C.: $47,100 – $59,300

Individual base compensation will be tailored to your primary work location and the unique depth of experience you bring to the firm.

Annual Performance Bonus: This role is eligible for a discretionary bonus with a target of 5%. This serves as a meaningful way for us to celebrate excellence, awarded based on both individual impact and our collective success as a firm.

A Holistic Investment in You

We view compensation as more than just a paycheck; it is an investment in your well-being and future. Our industry-leading benefits are designed to offer peace of mind and flexibility, featuring:

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare options, a monthly wellness subsidy, and complimentary access to premium wellness apps.
• Financial Security: Robust retirement savings plans to secure your long-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Blend: A hybrid work model that balances collaborative in-office time with telecommuting flexibility, alongside generous paid time off to recharge.
• Family & Personal Support: Specialized support including fertility treatments, parental leave, back-up childcare, eldercare services, concierge assistance for personal errands, and pet care.
• Growth & Culture: A firm-wide commitment to mentorship, continuous learning, and a vibrant, inclusive community.

Please note that relocation assistance is not available for this role. We look forward to learning more about how your unique perspective can strengthen our team.

Cornerstone Research provides economic and financial analysis and expert testimony in all phases of commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings.

We're looking for passionate individuals who share our firm's core values and can bring varied perspectives and experiences to our team. The firm's uniquely collegial, supportive atmosphere makes Cornerstone Research a great place to work. We invest in our people in a host of ways, from providing meaningful learning and development opportunities to organizing memorable social events. To many, our culture and our people are the most exciting, enriching aspects of a Cornerstone Research career.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Cornerstone Research provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to legally protected categories, such as age, sex, gender, gender identity, race, color, creed/religious belief, medical condition, predisposing genetic characteristics or genetic information or testing, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, military status, veteran status, arrest or conviction record (except where permitted by law), sexual orientation, ethnic background, citizen status, ancestry, national origin, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.