Human Resources Assistant

Cornerstone Research•Washington, DC

12d•$47,100 - $66,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Resources (HR) Assistant provides vital administrative and technical support to the HR department, ensuring the efficiency of daily operations and the integrity of employee data. This role serves as a key liason for the employee life cycle, from assisting with corporate recruitment and onboarding to maintaining digital personnel records and supporting performance management initiatives. By balancing high-volume data entry with professional communication, the HR Assistant helps drive the success of various departmental projects and ensures a seamless experience for all staff. At Cornerstone Research, you will be part of a thriving, 1,100-strong team that spans nine offices, comprises more than 55 nationalities, and leads the industry in its commitment to develop team members across all levels. Inc. Magazine has recognized Cornerstone Research five times as a Best Workplace for its outstanding employee engagement, collaborative culture, and professional growth opportunities.

Requirements

1+ years of HR or administrative experience.
Working knowledge of MS Office required.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to switch between tasks efficiently.
Able to maintain meticulous employee records and handle confidential employee-related information.
High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education, skills and experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a HRMS or ATS a plus.

Responsibilities

Provides administrative and coordination support to HR department team members.
Supports corporate and administrative recruitment efforts including job posting, scheduling, and reference checking.
Works with the Human Resources and Recruiting Team to coordinate new hire onboarding and orientation process for corporate and administrative hires, including preparation of new hire materials and orientation schedules.
Assists with the new employee onboarding and I-9 verification processes.
Enters, updates and maintains employee information regarding new hires, office transfers, signing bonus payments, bonus advances, compensation changes, leaves of absence, FTE changes, and departures.
Assists in creation of documents related to employee life-cycle changes.
Provides administrative support for the performance evaluation process. This includes working closely with team members to support the process (i.e., sending meeting invites and producing/collecting information and materials needed for Advisors, Compensation Committee, and Officers meetings).
Creates, maintains and organizes electronic employee files and saves appropriate documents (offer letters, FTE letters, resignations, etc.).
Runs miscellaneous reports in HRMS.
Assists with day-to-day employee questions, as appropriate.
Assists the HR department team with other ad hoc projects.