Temporary HR Generalist (Two-month Commitment)

Washington, D.C./Hybrid

$30 – $40/hour

This association is seeking a Temporary HR Generalist to roll up their HR sleeves and collaborate across a busy team. The HR Generalist brings direct previous experience into the role to perform recruiting, benefits, leave management, and full employee lifecycle HR functions. This association seeks a team-player with strong professional judgement and tenacity; send in your resume today!

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with recruiting processes by screening potential candidates, managing job posting websites, following up with referrals, and maintaining new hire data and documentation.
Facilitate welcoming new hire employee onboarding and offboarding experience.
Update and track employee files and records via hard-copy and HRIS data systems.
Follow-through on questions regarding benefits, company-specific policies and general inbound inquiries.
Play a dynamic role in supporting the team, serving as a liaison with internal and external contacts to support efficient HR business practices.
Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

Mission-driven environment.
This is a temporary, two-month opportunity with a hybrid work schedule of two days in-office per week.

What We’re Looking For:

Practiced and proficient. You bring at least five years of HR Generalist experience, possessing a strong understanding of how to prioritize HR tasks.

People-minded. You are approachable and strive to build an amazing workplace.
Articulate. You communicate well with others – both verbally and in-writing.
Embrace technology. You possess strong MS Office skills, familiar with HRIS systems, and learn new systems quickly.
Self-starter. You take initiative and go the extra mile, consistently auditing processes to have the best foot forward.
Discrete. You have experience working with sensitive and confidential employee information.

To apply, please send a resume to apply@hawthornelane.com.

Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.