Human Resources (HR) Associate

Date: 5/21/2026
Job Title: Human Resources (HR) Associate
Division / Department: Administration / Human Resources
Location: Washington, DC.
Schedule : Full-Time, to include evenings and weekends as required by your supervisor.
FLSA: Exempt
Reporting Manager: Human Resources Director
Travel: Some
Salary: $58,000-$65,000, Depending on Experience* Adjusted to local market rates.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Human Resources Associate plays a pivotal, broad role on the Museum of the Bible (MOTB) Human Resources (HR) team, with the primary goal of coordinating the execution of employee engagement and care, including the Fun Committee events. In addition, he/she assists with high-volume recruitment as well as onboarding/new hire orientation and other general HR & administrative functions. This position requires high-energy and a fun disposition, and it is often the first face of MOTB to potential employees. Experience & success in this role will lead to an expanded career as a Generalist.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative HR support, such as HR data entry, employment verifications, mailings, etc.
• Work with HR team on projects to systemize & update all aspects of HR in the employee journey
• Update employee-facing digital boards with monthly themes, welcomes, birthdays & anniversaries, congratulations & other information
• Execute employee recognition programs
• Co-lead Fun Committee activities to promote employee engagement & culture; oversee planning, advertising/socializing, budgets, purchasing, implementation & clean-up
• Working with the executive administration team, coordinate & purchase office supplies
• Assist with timely full-cycle recruitment for assigned positions with minimal supervision, including:
  • Job description preparation
  • Salary benchmarking
  • Hiring manager intake meeting
  • Job posting
  • Screening & interview coordination (internal & external)
  • Negotiations & job offer
  • Background checks / Reference checks
  • Onboarding, including I-9 employment authorization & E-Verify
  • New Hire Orientation (NHO-prepare & conduct)
  • HRIS updates
• Keep abreast HR laws (federal, state & local) and help to ensure compliance, including updates to labor law posters
• Champion the Museum of the Bible's mission to invite all people to engage with the transformative power of the Bible.
• As required, inclusion in official or incidental photographs and videos for MOTB and/or guests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in an HR generalist role, with a focus on recruitment
• Knowledge of employment laws, especially DC regulations, a plus
• HR certification (SHRM or HRCI) a plus; or plans to pursue one.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal; comfortable with public speaking
• Enjoys and adept at graphic design & PowerPoint
• General understanding of all facets of Human Resources and the ability to learn the ever-changing HR law and landscape
• Some experience with & understanding of recruitment, from intake, posting and sourcing through offer negotiations, onboarding and new hire orientation
• Strong software skills, including Microsoft Office Suite & HRIS (Paycor a plus)-able to learn it quick!

Abilities:

• Self-driven, proactive, a quick learner & able to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Fun & creative to enhance teamwork & culture
• Detailed & process-oriented; accurate with data entry
• Able to drive (current driver's license) & do shopping for company activities
• Able to stoop, stand, climb, and occasionally lift a minimum of 30 lbs. as required.

Pay Range: $58,000 - $65,000 per year