HR Administrative Assistant & Payroll Coordinator

Merito Group•Vienna, VA

42d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an HR Administrative Assistant & Payroll Coordinator to support Finance, Payroll and Human Resources and Marketing for an internal position in our firm's main offices. If you're seeking to advance in your career into a highly collaborative environment, have a great sense of humor, love to multi-task, and thrive in a flexible environment- this is the right opportunity for you! We are open to both experienced candidates with a background in administration or someone interested in being taught the basics. Ideally, we're looking for someone with 1-3 years of experience supporting payroll and/or HR since this is a hands-on role with a lot of responsibility. If you are a recent grad seeking a career in HR, Accounting, or Business Administration- our team will give you the training you need to learn more about each industry and take the next step in your career. About Us, Benefits, & Culture: Merito Group is a small woman-owned business providing data-driven outsourced talent acquisition solutions including retained executive search, RPO sourcing, temporary placements, and consulting services. The firm has recently been recognized as one of the 2018 Top Executive and Professional Recruiters list by the Washington Business Journal. We believe in a culture of trust, collaboration, and mutual respect. Our team works closely in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment where we support each other to ensure our clients' needs are met with excellence and in a timely manner. We're a team who works hard and plays hard, participating in numerous company events such as winery tours, sporting games, conferences, competitions, charity events, and lots of in-office lunches. Our priority is your well-being, so we offer a generous benefits package including your choice of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with low out-of-pocket maximums, 401K match, and ample PTO! Parking is also free, of course.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Marketing, History, English, Sociology, or a related field.
1-3 years of experience in an office environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to speak with clients and executives directly.
Ability to work in-office in Tysons, VA as a part of a team and remotely with a hybrid schedule
Personal and professional desire to learn, grow and participate

Responsibilities

Employee onboarding
Sending and verifying I-9 documents for all employees
Maintaining personnel files
Approving timesheets
Coordinating background checks & E-Verify
Sending welcome packets to new personnel
New hire orientation
Support the Director of Finance through the preparation of invoices and fee agreements
Support payroll administration by verifying approved timesheets and personnel work hours
Update reports in Excel
Serving as the front-desk receptionist and answering incoming calls
Schedule company meetings, plan office events, register executives for networking events, answer questions via email, etc.
Support marketing by assisting with mailers and social media
Serving as the first point of contact for issues related to phones, printers, and computers
Send and receive mail
Order monthly office supplies