Job Description Summary
Human Resource Management & Development (HRMD) is made up of several departments that serve as advocates for the GW community and consistently provide discreet, valuable and personalized service that is timely and responsive. HRMD helps GW to maintain a diverse workforce of the highest caliber and to support employees in their roles within the university.
Reporting to the Manager, People Services Center, this entry-level HR Associate position works as a part of a specialized team that executes effective and efficient employee lifecycle actions. The core responsibilities of this role are to partner with HR Managers and Directors to intake and initiate employee lifecycle and recruitment actions, to partner with other HR teams to execute clean actions and exchange feedback, and to contribute to the continual development and improvement of support resources.
Specifically, this role will
- Initiate and track employee life cycle and recruitment actions within a defined portfolio, and collaborate on these actions under direct guidance from senior team members.
- Partner with HR Managers and HR Directors to obtain the necessary information and context to execute actions on their behalf.
- Partner with other subject matter experts within HRMD to support the portfolio’s HR requirements/needs.
- Provide coverage for team members across portfolios as needed.
- Use and provide feedback on resources, documentation, and technology tools to reinforce the success in the role.
- Monitor and adjust work effort in response to metrics to improve success of action execution.
- Share information with manager and with other HRMD teams to contribute to a wheel of feedback sharing information, and to inform enhancements and adjustments based on feedback and metrics.
Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 1 year of relevant experience, or, a Master’s degree in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- High degree of integrity and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Ability to multi-task and work under pressure while maintaining a professional attitude
- Ability to adapt quickly to change with new processes and procedures
- Excellent verbal and/or written communication skills with ability to provide exceptional customer service
- Ability to utilize multiple software systems
- Critical thinking and self-starting abilities necessary
- Ability to understand and execute HR procedures and policies
- Must be organized with strong attention to detail
- Requires the ability to work independently, make decisions and edit work of others
- Ability to work without losing speed or accuracy
- Ability to resolve identified discrepancies
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP is preferred.
Hiring Range
$23.93 - $31.15GW Staff Approach to Pay
Campus Location
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.College/School/Department
Human Resource Management and Development (HRM&D)Family
Human ResourcesSub-Family
HR Service DeliveryStream
Service and SupportLevel
Level 3Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-TimeHours Per Week
40Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pmWill this job require the employee to work on site?
NoEmployee Onsite Status
Full-Time RemoteTelework
YesRequired Background Check
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry SearchSpecial Instructions to Applicants
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only?
NoPosting Number
S014518Job Open Date
10/09/2026Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.EEO Statement
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Bachelor's degree plus 1 year relevant experience or Master's degree; degree conferred by start date; ability to maintain confidentiality, multi-task, adapt to change, communicate effectively, use multiple software systems, and execute HR procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- initiating employee actions
- partnering with HR teams
- providing coverage
Job Details
- Category: Human Resources
- Seniority: Entry Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Salary: USD 49,774 – 64,792 / year
- Languages: English
About George Washington University
A university providing human resource management and development services to support its diverse workforce. — Industry: Education