Icf

HRAssistant

$61–104k Washington, District of Columbia, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Entry candidates.

The Brief

“HR Assistant at Icf. Skills: Human resources support, Administrative support. Provide administrative support for routine human resources activities, including recruitment logistics, onboarding documentation, personnel file maintenance, and HR data entry. Assist with processing HR transactions such as personnel actions, employee records updates, and tracking required documentation in accordance with established procedures”

What You'll Achieve.

Enable organizations to meet staffing, compliance, and service delivery needs efficiently and effectively; Support the delivery of timely, accurate, and compliant HR services; Maintain data accuracy and confidentiality; Ensure that required information is complete and properly documented to enable senior HR staff to perform higher-level review, analysis, and decision-making; Contribute to continuous process improvement and operational efficiency

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High school diploma or equivalent required, Demonstrated ability to follow standardized procedures, maintain accurate records, and handle sensitive information with discretion, Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn HR systems and tools

Nice to Have

Post-secondary coursework, associate’s degree, or bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, psychology, or a related field preferred but not required, Experience in an administrative, customer service, operations, or HR support role (including internships, temporary roles, or relevant academic experience), Prior experience supporting HR, staffing, or administrative functions in a professional or organizational setting, Familiarity with basic HR concepts such as recruitment, onboarding, personnel records, or employee lifecycle processes, Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities, Interest in building a career in human resources or workforce administration

What You'll Do.

Provide administrative support for routine human resources activities

including recruitment logistics

onboarding documentation

personnel file maintenance

Assist with processing HR transactions such as personnel actions

employee records updates

and tracking required documentation in accordance with established procedures

Support recruitment and hiring activities by scheduling interviews

preparing candidate communication materials

tracking applicant status

and maintaining recruitment records

Maintain accurate and organized HR files and databases

ensuring data integrity

and compliance with applicable policies and requirements

Respond to basic employee and manager inquiries related to HR processes

referring complex questions to senior HR staff as appropriate

Assist in monitoring HR workflows and tracking task status to support timely completion of high-volume or time-sensitive requests

Follow established HR policies

standard operating procedures

and documentation escalate issues or discrepancies when identified

Use discretion when handling sensitive employee information and apply sound judgment within clearly defined guidelines

Support special HR projects and reporting efforts as assigned

contributing to continuous process improvement and operational efficiency

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Working alongside experienced HR professionals; Working under the direction of senior HR staff, HR Specialists, or project leads; Responding to basic HR-related inquiries; Supporting coordination among stakeholders; Referring complex questions to senior HR staff as appropriate

Full Job Description

Are you interested in building foundational human resources experience while supporting mission‑driven work? Consider joining ICF, where we help clients strengthen their workforce capacity through high‑quality, compliant, and responsive human capital support. Working alongside experienced HR professionals, the HR Assistant supports day‑to‑day HR operations that enable organizations to meet staffing, compliance, and service delivery needs efficiently and effectively. **_Job Description:_** ICF is seeking candidates for the role of **HR Assistant** , an entry‑level position that provides administrative and operational human resources support to external clients. The HR Assistant supports the delivery of timely, accurate, and compliant HR services by performing structured, detail‑oriented tasks across core HR functional areas, including recruitment coordination, onboarding support, personnel processing, and employee data management. Working under the direction of senior HR staff, HR Specialists, or project leads, the HR Assistant contributes to day‑to‑day HR operations that support client workforce needs in dynamic, high‑volume, and deadline‑driven environments. This role is consultative in nature and requires the ability to adapt to varying client requirements, follow client‑specific procedures, and support surge or project‑based workloads while maintaining data accuracy and confidentiality. The HR Assistant supports routine HR transactions and documentation using established policies, standard operating procedures, and checklists; escalates non‑routine issues as appropriate; and assists in maintaining organized, audit‑ready personnel records and tracking tools. The role also involves responding to basic HR‑related inquiries, supporting coordination among stakeholders, and ensuring that required information is complete and properly documented to enable senior HR staff to perform higher‑level review, analysis, and decision‑making. **_Responsibilities:_** * Provide admi

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