Job Title: HR Generalist
Location: Hybrid (Washington DC)
Industry: Nonprofit / Human Rights Advocacy
Pay: $28-32/hr
Type: Contract (4-5 months)
Hours: 37.5 hrs/week
Background Check: Required
About Our Client:
Our client is a nonprofit organization dedicated to human rights advocacy. They are seeking a temporary HR Generalist to provide support while their HR lead is on maternity leave. This role is ideal for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a mission-driven environment.
Job Description:
This fully remote contract role will run for approximately 4.5 months. The HR Generalist will be responsible for managing payroll, benefits, onboarding/offboarding, and compliance-related HR tasks to ensure a seamless transition during the leave period.
Key Responsibilities:
- Payroll Administration: Process bi-weekly payroll for 50+ employees, maintain the timekeeping system, track leave balances, and set up new hires in ADP.
- Onboarding & Offboarding: Follow established templates to ensure smooth employee transitions.
- FMLA & Disability Administration: Manage leave requests and process related documentation.
- Benefits Administration: Assist employees with benefits-related questions and ensure accurate processing of changes.
- Record Maintenance: Maintain accurate and confidential personnel records.
- Recruitment Support: Assist in hiring 1-2 employees during the assignment, including screening candidates and scheduling interviews.
Qualifications:
- Experience: 4+ years as an HR Generalist, preferably in a small nonprofit organization.
- Systems Proficiency: ADP and Microsoft Office experience required.
- Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, ability to multitask, and a “no task too small” mindset.
- Availability: Must be available for an interview the week of 3/24 and committed through September.
Perks:
- Competitive pay opportunity
- Quick, one-and-done interview process
- Gain valuable experience in a mission-driven organization