- Location
- Alexandria, VA, US
- Workplace
- Remote
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Human Resources
- Education
- Bachelor
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
About the Role
The Human Resources Administrator is an entry-level position responsible for providing administrative support to the Human Resources department while serving as the primary front desk receptionist two days per week. This role is ideal for a recent college graduate seeking to launch a career in Human Resources. The successful candidate will help maintain HR records, support onboarding activities, assist employees with routine inquiries, and ensure a professional and welcoming experience for visitors, candidates, and employees.
This position offers exposure to multiple HR disciplines, including employee relations, benefits administration, HR compliance, and payroll support.
What You’ll Do in Your New Role
Human Resources Administration
- Maintain electronic HR records.
- Assist with new hire onboarding, orientation scheduling, and new employee documentation.
- Coordinate pre-employment activities, including background checks, reference checks, and onboarding paperwork.
- Prepare employment-related documents, letters, and reports.
- Provide invoicing support on a monthly basis.
- Enter and maintain employee information within HRIS and payroll systems.
- Assist employees with routine HR questions and direct inquiries to appropriate team members.
- Support benefits enrollment, open enrollment activities, and employee communications.
- Maintain HR compliance documentation and filing systems.
- Assist with training administration, employee events, and engagement initiatives.
- Generate standard HR reports and track key HR metrics.
- Provide administrative support for performance review and employee development processes.
Front Desk & Reception Duties
- Serve as the primary receptionist and first point of contact for visitors, candidates, vendors, and employees.
- Greet and assist guests in a professional and friendly manner.
- Manage visitor logs, badges, and sign-in procedures.
- Coordinate conference room scheduling and meeting preparations.
- Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and deliveries.
- Manage and reconcile Corporate Fed-Ex account.
- Monitor reception and common areas to ensure a professional appearance.
Support general administrative projects and office operations as assigned.
Competencies
• Professionalism and customer service• Communication and relationship building• Organization and time management• Attention to detail• Confidentiality and integrity• Problem solving• Adaptability and initiative• Team collaboration
Physical Requirements
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.• Ability to move throughout the office to greet visitors, attend meetings, and assist employees.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or related field.
- Recent college graduate or up to two years of professional experience.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
About the Company
Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.
Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance plans (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
- 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
- Life insurance and disability paid by the company
- Supplemental Insurance Available
- Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
- 12 Paid Holidays
To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.