People Operations & Office Manager

Job Title: People Operations & Office Manager

Industry: Government Consulting / Professional Services

Location (city, state): Washington, DC

Assignment Type: Contract-to-Hire (approx. 3 months)

Pay: $26 – $29 / hour (depending on experience)

Work Schedule: Part-time, ~30 hours/week (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM), Hybrid (on-site Tuesday–Friday)

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Addison Group is partnering with our client, a growing consulting firm supporting government-focused initiatives. They are seeking a highly organized and proactive professional to support both people operations and day-to-day office management. This individual will play a key role in maintaining internal processes, supporting employees, and ensuring smooth office functionality.

Job Description:

This role blends HR coordination, recruiting support, and office management responsibilities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, process-driven, and comfortable working closely with leadership while managing multiple priorities. You will serve as a central point of coordination for employee experience and office operations.

Key Responsibilities:

People Operations & Recruiting Coordination

• Facilitate onboarding activities from offer acceptance through first day readiness
• Serve as a resource for employee questions and general HR support
• Liaise with an external HR provider for benefits and compliance-related processes
• Coordinate interviews, manage scheduling, and communicate with candidates
• Assist hiring managers by organizing recruiting workflows and tracking progress
• Maintain employee records and support ongoing HR processes
• Contribute to performance review cycles and employee lifecycle activities
  
  

Office Management

• Oversee office logistics including supplies, vendors, and workspace organization
• Coordinate new hire setup, including equipment and workspace readiness
• Support planning and execution of team events and internal initiatives
• Maintain a professional, organized, and efficient office environment
  
  

Administrative Support

• Provide scheduling and coordination assistance to leadership as needed
  
  

Qualifications:

• 2–5 years of experience in HR coordination, people operations, recruiting support, or office management
• Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
• Excellent communication skills and professionalism
• Proactive, reliable, and comfortable following up with stakeholders at all levels
• Experience with Microsoft Office; familiarity with task management tools is a plus
• Prior experience in government contracting or related industries preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
  
  

Additional Details:

• Small, collaborative team environment
• High visibility role supporting leadership and internal operations
• Opportunity to grow within a dynamic and mission-driven organization
  
  

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.