Sr. Human Resources Assistant

NRECA is a unique national trade association providing advocacy, financial services, and business support services to over 900 consumer-owned electric cooperatives across the country. Employees are united by the mission, inclusive culture, collaborative workplace, and commitment to service excellence. This position is located in Arlington, Virginia and reports to the office five days a week.

About the role

The Senior Human Resources Assistant supports every functional area of NRECA's HR team, from compensation and benefits to HR systems and talent management, and serves as the initial point of contact for employees, managers, and service providers. This role coordinates onboarding, orientation, and separation activities; partners with Payroll on biweekly processing accuracy; administers employee recognition and commuter benefit programs; and supports reporting, data audits, and records management that keep HR operations accurate and compliant. After the first 90 days fully onsite at Arlington headquarters, the position is eligible for a hybrid schedule allowing flexibility to optionally work from home on Fridays.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for HR inquiries and employment verification requests.
• Coordinate onboarding, orientation, and separation activities, including I-9 and E-Verify compliance.
• Support payroll processing through reconciliation, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Administer employee recognition and commuter benefit programs.
• Maintain HR records, reporting, audits, and data integrity.
• Support recruiting activities, candidate logistics, and special HR projects.
• Assist with departmental budget tracking, invoice processing, and operational support.
• Report to the office when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of progressive HR administration experience.
• HRIS experience required; Workday preferred.
• SHRM and/or HRCI certification preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office and data management skills.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational abilities.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Essential Physical Requirements

• Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, transcribe, view a computer terminal, and read extensively.
• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The job is rated for light work.

Pay

Salary range: $62,000–$70,000 annual salary. Final compensation determined by individual qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Schedule

After the first 90 days fully onsite at Arlington headquarters, eligible for a hybrid schedule allowing optional remote work on Fridays.