Human Resources Assistant

Job Title: Bilingual HR Assistant

Industry: Nonprofit

Location (city, state): Montgomery Village, MD / Bethesda, MD (Must be commutable to both)

Assignment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Pay: $20-25/hour (depending on experience)

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Fully Onsite

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Addison Group is hiring on behalf of our client, a well-established nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families through community-focused services and programs. This organization is known for fostering a collaborative, mission-driven environment that values teamwork, professionalism, and work-life balance.

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a dependable and organized HR Assistant to support daily human resources operations and provide front desk administrative support within a busy HR department. This individual will serve as a key point of contact for employees, applicants, and visitors while assisting with onboarding coordination, employee documentation, scheduling, and general HR administration. The ideal candidate will bring at least 1 year of HR or administrative experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced yet supportive office environment. This role requires professionalism, patience, attention to detail, and comfort assisting individuals with varying levels of technical proficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the first point of contact for employees, applicants, and visitors entering the HR office
• Assist with onboarding activities, including collecting employment documentation and guiding new hires through required processes
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements such as screenings, verifications, and scheduling related onboarding appointments
• Support recruiting efforts through interview coordination, applicant communication, and tracking candidate information
• Maintain accurate employee records and assist with electronic and paper file management
• Perform data entry, document scanning, and HR system updates
• Assist employees with HR-related forms, record updates, and general inquiries
• Answer and direct incoming calls and correspondence for the HR department
• Prepare onboarding materials, new hire packets, and employment-related documentation
• Support compliance reporting, audits, and additional administrative projects as needed
• Provide general clerical and operational support to the HR team

Qualifications:

• 1-2+ years of human resources & administrative support experience required
• Fluency in Spanish is required
• Previous experience supporting onboarding, recruiting coordination, or employee documentation preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Experience with ADP or HRIS systems is a plus
• High level of professionalism and ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Calm, patient, dependable, and team-oriented demeanor
• High School Diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Additional Details:

• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Type: Contract-to-Hire
• Location: Fully onsite in Montgomery Village, MD with potential future worksite in Bethesda, MD
• Start Date: Immediate opening

Perks:

• Collaborative and supportive HR team environment
• Opportunity to gain hands-on HR experience within a mission-driven organization
• Stable full-time schedule with strong work-life balance culture
• Training and mentorship available for candidates looking to grow within HR
• Long-term opportunity with potential for permanent hire

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.