Job Description

Human Resources Coordinator 

Housing Alexandria (HALX) is a non-profit affordable housing developer and owner. Click here to learn more about our history, mission, vision, and values. 

Purpose of Position   

The Human Resources (HR) Coordinator supports the effective execution of HR operations by providing administrative and operational support across key HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, records management, benefits administration, and compliance. This position is critical in fostering a positive team member experience by ensuring HR processes run efficiently and in alignment with organizational values and governing laws. The HR Coordinator also serves as a first point of contact for team member inquiries, helping to promote a workplace culture rooted in equity, transparency, and continuous improvement. 

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and proactive professional with strong organizational skills, a foundational understanding of HR practices, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. They are approachable, resourceful, and committed to delivering excellent service while maintaining confidentiality and upholding HR compliance standards. This position reports to the People Operations lead. 

Primary Responsibilities 

Team Member Life Cycle

• Coordinate full-cycle recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate evaluation, scheduling, interviews, and all communication. 
• Conduct the onboarding process by completing background checks, verifying I-9s, scheduling training, and preparing the team member’s workspace and required resources.
• Coordinate and track performance evaluations across teams and provide administrative support for goal-setting and evaluation processes. 
• Respond to team member questions or requests about personnel policies, procedures, benefits, and general HR functions confidentially and professionally.
• Identify skill and knowledge gaps to recommend training opportunities that support team member growth. 
• Collaborate with other teams on initiatives that enhance team member engagement and HALX culture. 
• Coordinate offboarding activities, including exit interviews, final pay, and benefits discontinuation or continuation (COBRA). 
• Maintain and update team member records in Human Resources Information System (HRIS), ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality in compliance with legal and organizational standards. 
• Ensuring policies and operations adhere to governing laws and regulators (OSHA, VEC, DOL, etc.).

Benefits Administration  

• Process payroll, ensuring accuracy in wages, tax withholdings, and deductions. 
• Serve as primary liaison to team members for benefits-related questions, enrollment, assisting with claims, terminations, and qualifying life events. 
• Work with benefits vendors and brokers to resolve team member issues, ensure timely enrollment processing, and verify accurate invoice reconciliation. 
• Support organizational wellness initiatives and benefits-related employee engagement programs. 

Ongoing Work

• Maintain professional and technical certifications and knowledge by completing required training, attending subject-relevant educational workshops, and reviewing professional publications.   
• Support HALX fundraising and brand-building campaigns.
• Foster Housing Alexandria’s mission, culture, values, strategic plan, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.  
• Perform other duties as directed.  

Required Skills and Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Development, Psychology, or related field. Substitutable with SHRM Certification.
• Two years of professional experience in recruiting and benefits administration. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.  
• Proficient in HR software (Paychex). 
• Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a professional and approachable demeanor. 
• Commitment to supporting Housing Alexandria’s mission, values, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Beneficial Skills and Qualifications

• Spanish or Amharic proficiency.
• Comfortable with various responsibilities, including day-to-day administrative tasks and big-picture strategic projects, which may evolve. 
• Experience aiding individuals and groups facing difficulties such as economic disadvantage, unemployment, abuse and neglect, substance abuse, aging, disabilities, prevention, health, cultural competencies, and inadequate housing. 

Position Requirements   

This is a full-time position requiring the team member to be locally in the DMV area and must be onsite in the Housing Alexandria corporate office a minimum of 3 full days per week. Tuesday & Thursday are mandatory to be on-site. This position requires the team member to occasionally work evenings and weekends and travel locally in the DMV area.    

Is this position right for you? 

We strongly encourage people of every race, color, orientation, age, gender, origin, and ability to apply. Candidates with lived experience in the services we provide are highly desired. We value a diverse workplace and prioritize an inclusive climate without discrimination and harassment during the application process and after you join the team. 

Research indicates that men tend to apply for jobs when they meet just 60% of the criteria, while women and people from other marginalized groups only apply if they are a 100% match. If you are passionate about Housing Alexandria’s mission and think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t check all the boxes, please apply. We’d appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. 

Salary and Benefits 

Commensurate with experience. $50,000 to $55,000 annually.

Housing Alexandria’s benefits package includes 100% employer-paid individual medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. It also includes up to 5% matching 401(k), parental leave, HSA, tuition assistance, paid networking opportunities, a wellness program, robust paid time off, and more.  

How to apply  

Please submit a resume and cover letter to resumes@housingalexandria.org . Only resumes that include a cover letter will be considered. Professional references are required as part of the interview process.

NOTE 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship. 

Housing Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. 

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