View Vacancy - HR Coordinator
The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
HR
Main purpose of job:
The British Embassy is looking for an HR Coordinator to support the work of the Human Resources Team in Washington, DC. The position requires a detail oriented and enthusiastic person. He/she will be joining a team responsible for overall HR services and best practices within a complex organization serving approximately 900 members of staff in 14 different locations across the US.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Coordinate Employee Induction (orientation) including leading presentations, arranging the schedule, confirming attendance, giving embassy tours and preparing materials.
- Ensure employee compliance by verifying all mandatory HR training and new hire documentation has been properly submitted.
- Provide first level customer service for all benefit enquiries.
- Data entry into our internal workforce system for processing new hires and internal transfers.
- Manage the HR team’s recordkeeping by maintaining excel worksheets and filing systems while ensuring records retention guidelines are followed.
- Provide support for our locally engaged Spot Bonus Program by scheduling meetings and communicating results.
- Follow up on incomplete timecard submissions.
- Coordinate health and wellness events, as needed.
- Assist the Community Liaison Officer, as needed.
- Work on other duties as assigned by the HR team.
Experience:
- 3+ years experience or college degree in an HR related field.
- Worked in a fast paced environment delivering excellent customer service.
Skills:
- Ability to work autonomously and apply innovative thought to a wide range of issues.
- Ability to pay close attention to detail and follow-up on outstanding issues.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Extensive knowledge of MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- 3+ years experience or college degree in an HR related field.
- Worked in a fast paced environment delivering excellent customer service.
19 November 2019
Administrative Officer (AO)
Full-time, Permanent
40
Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories
United States
Washington
British Embassy
1
USD
$21.36
13 January 2020
Under US State Department requirements, the UK Government in the US may only employ, as non-diplomatic staff, persons who are US citizens, US Permanent Residents or A visa holders with EAD cards*. If you hold a visa other than an A visa you are not currently eligible to work at our office. Please refer to our website for information on exceptions to this policy at www.gov.uk/government/world/usa. All selected candidates are subject to background checks and will require a security clearance prior to starting work. *A visas are acceptable at the Embassy and Consulates. The UK Mission to the UN (UKMIS) accepts G visas, and British Defense Staff (BDS) outposts accept A or NATO visas.
The UK Government operating in the US offers a substantial benefits package including generous leave, a choice of medical insurance, 401(k) matching up to 7%, extensive learning opportunities and a great work/life balance.
Staff recruited locally are subject to terms and conditions of service in accordance with US, state, and/or local employment law.
Individuals who are not a US taxpaying citizen will be paid a net salary based on a simulated US tax status.
Internal candidates must inform their supervisor before they apply to a different position.
Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we cannot guarantee consideration of your application if the submission instructions are not properly followed.
The British Embassy is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and to creating a diverse working environment, free from discrimination, where everyone is included and treated fairly, based on merit alone. We are an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation or any other criterion protected by law.
Staff recruited locally are subject to terms and conditions of service in accordance with US, state, and/or local employment law.
Individuals who are not a US taxpaying citizen will be paid a net salary based on a simulated US tax status.
Internal candidates must inform their supervisor before they apply to a different position.
Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we cannot guarantee consideration of your application if the submission instructions are not properly followed.
The British Embassy is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and to creating a diverse working environment, free from discrimination, where everyone is included and treated fairly, based on merit alone. We are an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation or any other criterion protected by law.
Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
