Job Title: People Operations Specialist (HR Operations Assistant)
Industry: Corporate / Professional Services
Location (City, State): Reston, VA (Remote – must be local to Reston/Herndon area)
Assignment Type: Contract (up to 12 months)
Pay: $25.00–$27.00/hour (depending on experience)
Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hours/week); fully remote with quarterly onsite meetings
Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
About Our Client:
Addison Group is partnering with a global, well-established organization to identify a People Operations Specialist to support their HR team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a growing department focused on delivering high-quality employee support across the full HR lifecycle.
Job Description:
The People Operations Specialist will serve as a key point of contact for HR-related inquiries while providing administrative and operational support across a wide range of human resources functions. This individual will play an integral role in maintaining HR systems, supporting employees, and ensuring processes are executed efficiently and accurately.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as a primary resource for employees by responding to HR-related questions and providing guidance on policies and procedures
Support a variety of HR functions, including onboarding, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and performance processes
Maintain and update employee records and HR systems to ensure data integrity and compliance
Assist in administering employee benefits and act as a point of contact for benefits-related inquiries
Update internal HR documentation and intranet resources to ensure accuracy and accessibility
Generate reports related to compliance, HR metrics, and internal tracking needs
Monitor and manage HR data, including KPIs, documentation, and records retention
Collaborate with internal teams to improve workflows and support ongoing HR initiatives
Qualifications:
Bilingual in Spanish and English (required)
Minimum of 2+ years of HR experience in a professional office setting
Familiarity with HRIS platforms such as Workday and/or SharePoint strongly preferred
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Additional Details:
Fully remote position; candidates must be local to the Reston/Herndon, VA area for quarterly onsite meetings
Team consists of a small, collaborative group supporting a larger HR function
Standard workweek is 40 hours; no overtime expected
Start date is anticipated within a few business days of offer acceptance
Perks:
Opportunity to work with a globally recognized organization
Exposure to a broad range of HR functions and initiatives
Collaborative and supportive team environment
High visibility role with opportunities to build internal relationships
Gain experience within a growing HR operations team
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
About the Company
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Addison Group
Need a job? Need an employee? Then you need Addison Group, the professional staffing and search firm that has reshaped the industry with our excellent placements in the Administrative & HR, Engineering, Executive Search, Finance & Accounting, Healthcare, and IT sectors.
Addison Group has enjoyed rapid growth since its inception in 1999, when a group of visionary industry leaders in Chicago set out with the simple goal of recruiting the best candidates for the best companies. With the help of its strategic investment partner, Trilantic Capital Partners, Addison Group has expanded its reach across the country through 13 offices and six core industry sectors, from Administrative to IT.