Human Resources Specialist

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The Human Resources Specialist coordinates day‑to‑day Human Resources activities for The Children’s Inn at NIH, including recruitment, benefits, employee relations, performance management, compensation administration, payroll processing and regulatory compliance.

• Serves as subject‑matter expert in implementing HR programs and initiatives responsive to the Inn’s mission and best practices.
• Consults, leads and ensures quality control in the application and interpretation of employment policies and procedures.
• Fosters a success‑oriented, accountable environment throughout the organization.
• Monitors HR program efficiency, develops reporting procedures and revises processes to enhance effectiveness.
• Develops written HR procedures for recruitment, employment, and compensation.
• Oversees and administers recruitment for management, professional, and administrative roles, including diversity initiatives.
• Manages hiring and termination processes.
• Represents HR on in‑house committees and task forces.
• Maintains personnel records in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Administers insurance, benefits, and compensation programs.
• Administers the organization’s talent review process.
• Conducts training needs analyses and implements development programs.
• Processes payroll and maintains time‑keeping records.
• Investigates and recommends resolutions for employee disputes and grievances.
• Promotes employee morale programs, recognition, and retention initiatives.
• Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field; PHR or SHRM‑CP certification preferred.

Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of professional HR experience.

• Superior attention to detail and multi‑tasking ability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Confidentiality in HR work.
• Customer‑service orientation with all employee levels.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to function in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Knowledge of ERISA, FLSA, COBRA, ADA.
• Team‑building skills across departments.
• Independent work capability.
• Expertise in recruiting, compensation, performance management, and benefits.
• Projects a professional, caring image of The Children’s Inn.

Official schedule:
Monday‑Friday, general business hours; mix of remote and onsite workdays with at least 3 days in the office each week.

Hiring Salary Range: $74‑84K

Benefits include health, dental, vision, 401(k) with up to 10% employer contribution and match, generous paid leave (vacation, sick, mental health, parental), employee volunteer leave, and hybrid telework arrangements.