HRIS Administrator/HR Administrator

Research Innovations•Alexandria, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Research Innovations, Inc. (RII) is seeking an HRIS & HR Administrator to play a critical role in delivering an exceptional employee experience by supporting core HR operations, onboarding/offboarding, employee relations, total rewards, and people programs. This role involves partnering closely with HR leadership, talent acquisition, managers, and employees to ensure HR processes are efficient, compliant, and employee-focused. The ideal candidate is highly organized, thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and is passionate about creating a positive workplace culture.

Requirements

3+ years of Human Resources, Business Operations or PMO experience supporting multiple disciplines in a fast-paced environment.
Experience coordinating employee onboarding, HR administration, payroll support, benefits, or employee lifecycle activities.
Strong organizational and project coordination skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Proven ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels.
Strong analytical skills with experience creating reports, analyzing HR data, and identifying trends.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and reporting.
Experience using technologies such as Paylocity, Workday, Unanet, Costpoint, Lever, ServiceNow, JIRA, or similar platforms.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
Commitment to continuous learning and process improvement.
Ability to support employees across multiple locations and time zones, including occasional international coordination.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, HR compliance, and labor regulations.
Experience supporting compensation, benefits, or Total Rewards programs.
Experience leveraging AI tools to improve HR operations, reporting, or employee support.
Experience with HR analytics, dashboards, or workforce reporting.
HR certification such as SHRM-CP, PHR, or willingness to obtain certification.
Experience supporting a government contractor or highly regulated environment.
Advanced proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Excel, and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted resource supporting day-to-day Human Resources operations and partnering with HR leadership across multiple People initiatives.
Maintain accurate employee records, HRIS data, personnel files, and reporting while ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
Coordinate and execute a seamless onboarding experience, including employee orientation, new hire documentation, system access, and readiness activities.
Support payroll processing, benefits administration, leave tracking, and Total Rewards initiatives.
Respond to employee questions through the HR inbox and other communication channels, resolving issues independently or escalating as appropriate.
Assist employees and managers with HR policies, procedures, and employment-related questions while ensuring consistent application of company practices.
Support performance management, talent management, employee engagement, and recognition programs.
Assist in researching, developing, and maintaining HR policies, procedures, and documentation.
Partner with HR Business Partners to support employee relations matters, documentation, and corrective action processes.
Coordinate training programs, compliance activities, and organizational development initiatives.
Generate HR metrics, reports, and dashboards to support business decisions and identify trends.
Leverage HR technology and AI-powered tools to improve efficiency, reporting, and employee support.
Provide administrative and operational support across the People Organization, including Talent Acquisition initiatives as needed.
Perform other HR-related responsibilities that contribute to an exceptional employee experience.