Compensation and Benefits Specialist

Washington, DC


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Type: Contract

Category: Human Resources

Reference ID: 10081195

Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/d8FZna


Position Title: Compensation & Benefits Specialist / HR Business Partner

Industry: Education / Nonprofit

Location: Washington, DC - Onsite 2 days per week

Assignment Type: Contract – 3 months

Pay: $32.00 – $38.00 / Per Hour (depending on experience)

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week. Standard hours are either 8:00 AM–4:00 PM ET or 9:00 AM–5:00 PM ET, with some flexibility needed to collaborate with international teams across different time zones.

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


About Our Client:

Our client is a mission-driven nonprofit organization within the education sector that provides international education programs, curriculum, and professional development to students and educators around the world. The organization works with global teams and stakeholders across multiple countries.


Job Description:

Addison Group is seeking a Compensation & Benefits Specialist / HR Business Partner to support our client's Human Resources team during a period of team transition and increased workload ahead of open enrollment. This contract position will provide hands-on support across payroll, benefits, and select HR functions while partnering with colleagues and leadership in the U.S. and internationally.

The ideal candidate is an experienced HR professional with a strong background in U.S. payroll and benefits who can operate confidently in a global environment. An interest in international education and our client's mission is highly valued.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and support U.S. payroll activities while collaborating with an international team responsible for payroll processing.
  • Assist employees and HR partners with benefits administration and open enrollment activities.
  • Help ensure benefits elections and related employee information are accurately maintained.
  • Partner with HR leadership and stakeholders to address payroll and benefits questions in a timely, professional manner.
  • Collaborate effectively with colleagues located in different countries and time zones.
  • Provide general HR support as needed, including occasional assistance with recruitment-related activities.
  • Maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling employee, compensation, payroll, and benefits information.
  • Support the HR team through organizational transitions and other time-sensitive initiatives.

Qualifications:

  • 4–5 years of professional experience working with payroll and benefits.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. payroll processes and benefits administration.
  • Experience working with UKG and Oracle or comparable payroll/HR systems.
  • Ability to communicate professionally and build effective relationships with leaders and employees.
  • Comfortable working with international teams and stakeholders across multiple time zones.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently in a contract environment.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
  • Experience in the nonprofit or education sector is a plus.
  • Previous recruitment experience is helpful but not required.
  • Interest in international education and our client's mission is preferred.

Additional Details:

  • Contract assignment is expected to last approximately 3 months.
  • The role is being added to provide immediate HR support during a period of team transition and ahead of open enrollment.
  • A permanent opportunity may become available, and the contractor may be eligible to apply if/when that position is posted.
  • Target start date is ASAP.
  • Typical schedule is 40 hours per week.
  • Overtime is not expected and would require prior approval.
  • Some scheduling flexibility may be necessary to accommodate collaboration with global offices.

Perks:

  • Opportunity to work with a mission-driven international education organization.
  • Exposure to global HR operations and international stakeholders.
  • Opportunity to contribute to payroll, benefits, and open enrollment initiatives.
  • Potential opportunity to be considered for a future permanent position with our client.

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.

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