HR Coordinator in Silver Spring, Maryland at Altarum Institute
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Job Description
HR Coordinator
This is not your typical “behind-the-scenes” coordinator role.
As our HR Coordinator, you’ll be a critical partner to both HR and Talent Acquisition, helping ensure everything runs smoothly — from welcoming new hires to keeping our HR operations organized and responsive.
You’ll thrive here if you:
- Love being the go-to support person
- Take pride in being responsive, reliable, and detail-oriented
- Enjoy juggling multiple priorities and keeping things moving
- Are energized by helping others and making processes better
This role is perfect for someone who truly enjoys being in a high-impact coordination role — someone who is energized by helping others, staying organized, and keeping things running smoothly every day. There is room to grow on our team — but we’re looking for someone who truly enjoys and excels in the coordinator/support space today.
- Own onboarding logistics, including HR orientation, system entry, and new hire setup
- Manage onboarding schedules and ensure a seamless first-day experience
- Support employee recognition programs and engagement initiatives
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR systems (HRIS)
- Support offboarding processes, including exit workflows and system updates
- Monitor and respond to the HR inbox, ensuring timely and helpful communication
- Run reports, analyze data, and support HR projects across the team
- Maintain HR SharePoint/intranet sites and internal resources
- Coordinate interview scheduling and support recruiting logistics
- Partner with the HR and TA team to ensure a smooth, positive candidate experience
- Assist with various Talent Acquisition coordination efforts as hiring needs evolve
- Act as a central support hub for HR projects — organizing, tracking, and helping drive progress
- Assist with administrative tasks, purchasing, and general department coordination
- Jump in wherever needed — we’re a small team, and we all roll up our sleeves
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
- Strong sense of urgency and follow-through
- Excellent communication and customer service mindset
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Someone who takes pride in being dependable and responsive
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- 1–3 years of internship or professional experience in Human Resources, or professional experience providing administrative support
- Experience with HR systems (UKG/UltiPro preferred) is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
Recent graduates with relevant internships are encouraged to apply — especially if you’re excited about building a career in HR!
- Be part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization
- Work closely with a tight-knit HR team where your contributions matter
- Gain hands-on experience across HR and Talent Acquisition
- Opportunity for growth and development over time
- Hybrid in Silver Spring, MD with occasional in-person collaboration days
- If you’re near one of our offices (Arlington, VA; Silver Spring, MD; or Novi, MI), you’ll join us in person one day every other month (6 times per year) for a fun, purpose-driven Collaboration Day. These days are filled with creative energy, meaningful connection, and team brainstorming.
- Non-local employees will join these days virtually and may be asked to join us occasionally in-person.
- Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
- All work must be performed within the continental U.S. for the duration of employment, unless required by contract.
- Ability to work core hours aligned with Eastern Time, unless otherwise approved by your manager.
- Remote employees must maintain a dedicated, ergonomically appropriate workspace free from distractions, with reliable internet and a mobile device that supports efficient work.
$61,294.25 - $70,000 a year