Human Resources Operations Specialist

Our client, a global education nonprofit, is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented HR Specialist to join their team ASAP. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a critical role for the HR operations in a mission-driven, international environment. Join a team led by a manager who actively encourages new ideas, process improvements, and smarter ways of working! The position will start as a temporary arrangement, but for the right person, this could become permeant.Location: Washington, D.C. Close to Metro Center. The first 30 days is fully in person. After 30 days it will be 3 days in office/2 days remote.Duration: Temporary/possible temporary to hireSalary: $30/hKey ResponsibilitiesHRIS & Data ManagementManage day-to-day data entry and maintenance in HRIS (Dayforce)Maintain electronic and physical employee filesGenerate ad-hoc HR reports and maintain organizational chartsUpdate internal staff intranet and global HR calendarTrack key deliverables (e.g., performance evaluations, employment verifications)Coordinate onboarding and offboarding tickets and processesBenefits & PayrollSupport and help lead annual benefits enrollment (presentations, data file feeds)Serve as a key point of contact for employee benefits inquiriesAssist with benefits audits, updates, and complianceTrack employee leave, payroll updates, and year-end/new year transitionsMaintain accurate records for semi-monthly payroll changes in DayforcePartner with Payroll and Accounting to confirm transactionsGeneral HR Administrative Support:Code and process benefits invoicesDraft internal HR communicationsSupport recruitment processes (reference checks, offer letters, background checks via HireRight and SkillSurvey, I-9 compliance)Serve as the primary contact for incoming HR inquiriesAssist with planning and executing HR events in the D.C. officeQualificationsPrevious HR, payroll, or administrative experience (2 to 3 years is ideal)Strong attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive information confidentiallyExperience with HRIS systems (Dayforce preferred, but very open to other HRIS experience)Strong technical skillsExcellent organizational and communication skillsAbility to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environmentBachelor's degree strongly preferred