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HR & Business Office Administrator

Robert Half
Bethesda, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/5/2028

Are you a recent graduate looking to take the first step in your Human Resources career? Join a high-impact business operations team as the Human Resources Coordinator. Work in close partnership with a dynamic HR executive, along with the accounting team and operations team. This role is fully onsite (5 days / week in office), offers extremely competitive benefits, and gives employees two months of paid time off each year.


Key Responsibilities:

1. Administrative Support:

  • Assist the HR Director with administrative tasks, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and preparation of HR-related documents and presentations.
  • Maintain and organize employee records in compliance with company policies and legal regulations.
  • Manage correspondence, including email inquiries, phone calls, and interdepartmental communication on behalf of the HR department.
  • Update and maintain HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook as needed.

2. Payroll Administration:

  • Execute bi-weekly payroll processing for up to 200 employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
  • Process new hires, terminations, and changes in employee status, benefits, and deductions in payroll systems.

3. Recruitment Support:

  • Assist with job postings, candidate screening, and scheduling interviews as needed.
  • Help prepare offer letters, onboarding packets, and welcome materials for new employees.

4. HR Operations and Compliance:

  • Support HR-specific reporting requirements, including compiling data for compliance audits or internal reporting.
  • Ensure compliance with all employment and labor laws, including recordkeeping for payroll and HR-related documentation.
  • Track and manage employee leave requests, attendance, and time-off balances.

5. Employee Relations & Engagement:

  • Act as the first point of contact for employees with HR-related inquiries, providing guidance or escalating issues as needed.
  • Assist with planning and executing employee events, engagement initiatives, and training sessions.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline required.
  • 2 years of experience in an HR Coordinator or administrative support role (internships included).
  • Detail-oriented with exceptional time management and organizational skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and HRIS systems.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.

Salary Range: $55,000-65,000

Your base pay will depend on your skills, experience and training, knowledge, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.


Please submit your resume online or reach out to Juliana Gilbride @ Robert Half on LinkedIn to discuss this opportunity!

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.



Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.



All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.



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Salary : $55,000 - $65,000

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