Human Resources Assistant

APCO Worldwide is hiring for an HR Assistant to join their team to support North America operations. This position will be a hybrid role, based in Washington DC.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation.

• Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management.

• Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records.

• Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.

• Completes Forms I-9, verifies I-9 documentation and maintains I-9 files.

• Submits online investigation requests and assists with new-employee background checks.

• Assists with processing of terminations.

• Provides clerical support to the HR department.

• May assist with payroll functions including processing, answering employee questions, fixing processing errors, and distributing checks.

• Acts as a liaison between the organization and external benefits providers and vendors, which may include health, disability, and retirement plan providers.

• Conducts or assists with new hire orientation.

• Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, holiday parties, and retirement celebrations.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a similar field of study

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll management, human resource information system (HRIS), and similar computer applications. About APCO

Compensation Range:

The salary range for this position is $45,000 to $55,000 per year. While we provide competitive compensation, it's important to note that for new hires, salaries typically align with the lower end of the range, taking into account factors such as experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Careers at APCO

With our commitment to recruit, hire, promote and retain people who reflect the diverse communities in which we operate, APCO ensures our teams bring the best possible expertise and diverse perspectives to our clients. We embrace diversity of identity, experience and thought, starting with our values and extending to our behaviors, policies and practices. We aim to create a positive work experience and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, national origin, citizenship, native language, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, religion, age, veteran status, neurodivergence, mental or physical disability, medical history, pregnancy, political belief or affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law.

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