Human Resources & Data Associate – Washington DC

About the role

The Human Resources and Data Associate provides operational, data, systems and reporting support to the HR Unit in Washington, D.C. The role ensures accurate and timely delivery of HR services across recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, performance management and related processes while leveraging data tools to improve efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Support recruitment, onboarding, personnel administration, time‑and‑attendance, payroll, benefits, performance management, separation and insurance processes.
• Maintain and update HR operational trackers, databases, dashboards and management reports.
• Develop and deliver HR reports using Microsoft Excel, Power BI and approved automation tools.
• Utilize Power Query, Power Automate, Forms, Lists, SharePoint and Teams to streamline workflows.
• Apply approved artificial‑intelligence tools for research, data analysis, knowledge management and process improvement.
• Provide temporary coverage or surge support across HR and related administrative workstreams as needed.

Required profile

• High school diploma with five years of relevant experience, OR a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Psychology or a related field with three years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting HR operations, personnel administration, payroll, reporting or workforce data management.
• Prior work in an international humanitarian, non‑governmental or government organization is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain operational trackers, dashboards and reporting tools.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reconciliation and reporting.
• Microsoft Power BI (or comparable business‑intelligence platform).
• Microsoft Power Query.
• Power Automate, Microsoft Forms, Microsoft Lists, SharePoint and Microsoft Teams.
• Approved artificial‑intelligence tools for research, drafting and data analysis.

What we offer

• Grade G5 salary of USD 6,714.58 per month.
• One‑year fixed‑term contract.
• Opportunity to work within a dynamic HR unit supporting international operations.