HR Project Associate

HR Project Associate

Location: Washington, DC

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Position Overview

We are working with an established organization seeking an HR Project Associate to support a variety of human resources initiatives and cross-functional projects. This individual will play an important role in keeping projects organized and on schedule through reporting, data analysis, presentation development, meeting coordination, and ongoing project tracking.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities while working with stakeholders across different departments. This position is well suited for someone with a background in HR project coordination, business operations, or administrative project support who is strong in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Assist with the coordination and execution of HR-related projects, ensuring deliverables and timelines stay on track.
• Monitor project progress, maintain tracking tools, and follow up on outstanding assignments and milestones.
• Compile and analyze information to prepare reports, dashboards, and project updates for leadership.
• Create polished presentations, executive summaries, and supporting materials using PowerPoint and Excel.
• Coordinate communication among internal teams and project stakeholders to keep initiatives moving forward.
• Maintain organized project documentation, shared files, and resource materials.
• Schedule meetings, webinars, and project discussions, including calendar invitations and follow-up communications.
• Identify potential project delays, challenges, or process gaps and bring recommended solutions forward.
• Assist with the development of process documentation, presentation materials, playbooks, and internal toolkits.
• Support HR initiatives involving process improvements, employee engagement, and training programs.
• Use Microsoft Teams and other collaboration tools to coordinate activities and manage project resources.
• Provide general operational and administrative support to ensure successful project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in project coordination, project management, or program support.
• Previous experience supporting HR projects or human resources initiatives preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience preparing reports, analyzing data, and developing presentations for leadership.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience coordinating meetings, managing project documentation, and working with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and digital file management.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating project playbooks, process guides, and presentation toolkits.
• Familiarity with project management platforms such as Microsoft Project or Asana.
• PMP, CAPM, or other project management certification is a plus.
• Experience supporting organizational initiatives, HR operations, or business process improvements.