Recruiting and HR Administrator Job at The Choice, Inc. in Washington

Recruiting and HR Administrator

Join The Choice, Inc. as a Recruiting and HR Administrator in a contract role beginning in early January 2026 and extending through April 2026, with the possibility of renewal. The position offers a hybrid schedule—four days in the office (Monday‑Thursday) and one remote day (Friday)—and a 35‑hour week (9:00 am‑5:00 pm with a 1‑hour lunch break). The office is located within walking distance of the Convention Center and Chinatown Metro stations and will relocate this spring to a location near Metro Center.

The role reports to the Senior Director of Human Resources and will work closely with HR leadership and staff across departments to support recruitment, employee engagement, and HR project implementation during a period of organizational transition and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition – Manage the full recruitment lifecycle: conduct intake sessions with hiring managers, draft job postings, design competency‑based interview processes, screen candidates, coordinate interviews, conduct reference and background checks, and support offer management. Provide position description and interview design support for 2–5 open positions at a time and assist with onboarding, I‑9, and E‑Verify processes.
• Employee Engagement – Support programs and activities that promote employee well‑being, inclusion, and engagement. Help plan and execute staff events, including wellness and social events, community‑building activities, and all‑staff meetings, and manage logistics for HR‑led events.
• HR Operations and Projects – Provide HRIS (Paycom) and reporting support, assist with ongoing HR projects such as learning and development initiatives, holiday events, and office relocation planning (March 2026), and contribute to special HR assignments and process improvements as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of similar experience.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM‑CP, or SHRM‑SCP certification a plus, but not required.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Zoom/Teams; familiarity with SharePoint preferred.
• Experience using HRIS systems, especially Paycom.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing needs.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a diverse and dynamic work environment.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industries: Higher Education, Non‑profit Organizations, Public Health