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ford agency

HR Director

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$195K - $250K/yr

This is a temp-to-hire position and is available immediately. Responsibilities Include: * Lead all ... Lead daily HR operations with emphasis on high-quality employee experience * Contribute to the ...

Compass Group

HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT

Washington, DC · On-site

$30/hr

We are hiring immediately for an HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (FULL TIME) position. * Address : GWU ... temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round ...

Meritogroup, LLC

Sr. Workday HRIS Specialist

Reston, VA · On-site

$45 - $65/hr

This position is a 3 month temporary to permanent role. The problem is, we're getting people that are too HR heavy or too IT heavy with no configuration experience. Responsibilities * Lead or support ...

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary human resource in Washington is $50,111.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,500.00 and $54,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectTemporary Human ResourceContract Human Resource
CredentialsTypically requires HR certifications or relevant experienceSimilar credentials, often with specialized HR or industry certifications
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Employer UsageUsed by companies to fill short-term HR staffing needsUsed for specific HR projects or to cover long-term HR positions temporarily
Search & Comparison IntentPeople compare to understand short-term HR staffing optionsPeople compare to find specialized or project-based HR roles

Temporary Human Resources and Contract Human Resources both serve short-term staffing needs in HR departments. Temporary HR staff are often hired to cover absences or seasonal work, while Contract HR professionals are engaged for specific projects or longer-term assignments. Both roles require similar credentials and are used by organizations to manage workforce flexibility.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Human Resource job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,111 per year, or $24.1 per hour.

HR Director

ford agency

Bethesda, MD • On-site

$195K - $250K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

The Ford Agency is searching for an experienced HR professional with strong experience in compensation structure, benchmarking, and analysis. This role will also oversee the benefits and payroll administrative processes for this successful and growing investment firm. This is a temp-to-hire position and is available immediately.

Responsibilities Include:
• Lead all compensation programs to ensure consistency and competitiveness across the firm
• Full cycle benefits administration including 401K administration, compliance, and open enrollment
• Lead daily HR operations with emphasis on high-quality employee experience
• Contribute to the design and implementation of compensation and benefit incentive programs
• Oversee all payroll process, including audits, data integrity and reporting
• Manage employee relations, including policies and regulatory compliance
• Oversee 2 direct reports

Qualifications Include:
• Bachelor's Degree
• 10+ years of HR operational experience, with emphasis on compensation and benefits
• Strong data analytics and reporting skills. Experience with McLagan or other compensation benchmarking tools a plus
• Experience using Paylocity and ATS (Greenhouse preferred) for data management and reporting

Compensation:
• $195,000 - $250,000 annually

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.

To see more positions available through The Ford Agency, please check out our website at www.ford-agency.com.