Human Resources Administrative Assistant

Location: Alexandria, VA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $35,360 yearly
Key Client Requirement: Bilingual Spanish is a MUST-HAVE

About the Organization

Our client is a leading food manufacturing organization specializing in high-quality prepared foods and innovative culinary solutions. The organization operates in a fast-paced, diverse, and collaborative environment and values employees who are passionate about food, creative, intellectually curious, and committed to quality.

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized Human Resources Administrative Assistant to support day-to-day HR operations. This person will help maintain employee records, onboarding processes, documentation, reporting, and scheduling while serving as a friendly first point of contact for employee questions.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee files and records.
• Assist with onboarding paperwork and documentation.
• Track time-off documentation and related HR requests.
• Support basic HR reporting and administrative tasks.
• Coordinate schedules, emails, meetings, and other HR-related logistics.
• Respond to employee questions and escalate issues when needed.
• Provide administrative support to the HR team.
• Assist employees and team members in both English and Spanish.

Required Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish – MUST-HAVE
• HR administrative or related office experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable handling confidential information.
• Strong follow-through and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Must be available for the 8:30 AM–5:00 PM schedule.

Work Environment

The client values individuals who are passionate about food, creative, intellectually curious, and comfortable working with a diverse team.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)