/People Operations Administrator

People Operations Administrator

McLean, VAusvia direct
// Job Type
Full Time
// Salary
Not disclosed
// Posted
3 days ago

About the Role

What Impact You’ll Have:

The People Operations Administrator plays a key role in supporting day-to-day People & Culture operations with a strong focus on employee support, coordination, and administrative execution. This role serves as a front-line resource for employee inquiries, ensures timely handling of employment verification requests, and partners closely with Business Unit leadership to coordinate meetings, events, and organizational initiatives.

This is a h ybrid role based out of our Tysons HQ, requiring a minimum of 2–3 days per week onsite. The position reports to a Senior Manager, People & Cultur e and provides direct support to the VP, People & Culture and to the Senior Manager , requiring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

What You’ll be Owning:

Employee Support & HR Operations

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the HR phone line , answering incoming calls and acting as the “front desk” for People & Culture
  • Respond to employee inquiries in a timely and professional manner, ensuring a positive employee experience
  • Answer employee questions when able, or take detailed messages and route inquiries to the appropriate HR point of contact (HRBP, Benefits, Payroll, etc.)
  • Manage and process employment verification requests , including responding to external vendors and internal stakeholders
  • Maintain confidentiality and accuracy when handling sensitive employee information

HR Systems & Data Management

  • Upload, maintain, and audit employee files and documentation within HR systems (e.g., ADP or internal platforms)
  • Ensure employee records are accurate, complete, and compliant with company policies and recordkeeping requirements
  • Support data entry and updates related to employee changes, onboarding, and documentation tracking

Coordination & Business Unit Support

  • Partner with Business Unit General Managers to coordinate and schedule meetings, events, and team engagements
  • Collaborate with the Events Manager to plan, organize, and execute internal events , including logistics, communications, and onsite support
  • Track and manage event timelines, deliverables, and follow-ups

Administrative & Reporting Support

  • Prepare and maintain meeting materials, trackers, and task documents in Excel
  • Support reporting needs by organizing data and ensuring accuracy across HR systems and trackers
  • Assist with documenting processes, workflows, and standard operating procedures

Executive & Team Support

  • Provide administrative and coordination support to the VP, People & Culture and broader leadership team as needed
  • Assist in preparing materials, tracking priorities, and supporting key People & Culture initiatives

General Administrative Support

  • Assist with scheduling, calendar coordination, and meeting logistics
  • Support cross-functional initiatives across People & Culture, Finance, and Operations as needed
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes and employee-facing communications

What You Must Have :

  • U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 1–3 years of HR, administrative, or operations experience
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (trackers, basic formulas, data organization)
  • Experience working with HR systems and managing employee data/files preferred
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including professional phone presence
  • High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

What Would Be Nice to Have:

  • Experience supporting HR operations or People & Culture teams
  • Familiarity with HRIS systems (e.g., ADP Workforce Now)
  • Experience coordinating meetings, events, or internal programs

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