• Coordinate the full interview process for DC-based positions, including scheduling, candidate communication, and logistics
• Maintain our applicant tracking system with accurate, up-to-date information
• Support recruitment efforts for entry-level positions, with opportunity to take on additional sourcing and hiring responsibilities as you develop

• Serve as an accessible first point of contact for staff questions about HR policies, procedures, and resources
• Partner with people leaders to address employee concerns and support positive workplace relationships
• Help identify patterns and opportunities to improve the employee experience

Onboarding & Offboarding

• Own the onboarding process for new DC employees—from offer acceptance through their first 90 days
• Create, refine, and maintain onboarding materials and documentation that provide clarity and consistency
• Develop and implement offboarding processes that capture institutional knowledge and ensure smooth transitions
• Conduct new employee orientations that immerse people in NAR's culture and set them up for success

• Identify opportunities to create structure and centralize HR information across the DC office
• Build and refine processes that increase efficiency and make the HR team's work more sustainable
• Manage all new hire documentation in coordination with our Chicago office
• Support benefits enrollment, communications, and administration as needed
• Other responsibilities as the role evolves

• 1-3 years of HR experience (internships, rotational programs, or generalist roles welcome)
• Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills—you read the room well and build trust easily
• Intellectual curiosity and genuine interest in understanding how HR functions connect to business outcomes
• Self-directed work style with the ability to create structure in ambiguous situations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver sensitive information with professionalism
• Comfort managing multiple priorities with competing deadlines
• Discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential information
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with HRIS and applicant tracking systems
• Basic knowledge of federal and DC employment laws and regulations
• Experience improving processes or creating documentation/resources from scratch

What Makes You Stand Out:

• You're energized by building something rather than maintaining the status quo
• You ask thoughtful questions and genuinely want to understand the "why" behind the work
• You're comfortable saying "I don't know, but I'll find out" and then following through
• You see problems as opportunities to create better systems