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Berkeley Research GroupWashington, District of Columbia
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Job Description

Description

Position at Berkeley Research Group, LLC

BRG is seeking an exceptional Human Resources Assistant who will be a key point of contact for the HR Operations team and the broader HR department. This role offers hands-on experience in maintaining accurate employee records, handling staff inquiries, and providing support to employees, managers, and HR team members. This is an ideal opportunity to start a career in Human Resources.
 
This position is on a hybrid schedule, reporting to the Washington D.C. office 2-3 days per week and will report to the Human Resources Supervisor.
 
Responsibilities:
 
  • Administrative Support:
    • Draft letters, handle records requests, update, and audit personnel files.
    • Schedule meetings, handle incoming mail, and perform other general tasks. 
  • Employee Support:
    • Review and respond to employee questions and concerns in a timely manner via the shared HR inbox and phone line.
    • Escalate inquiries to the appropriate team member and ensure follow-up on outstanding requests.
    • Respond to employment verification and document requests for current and former employees.
  • HRIS:
    • Assist in processing onboarding, offboarding, and change requests in BRG’s HRIS system, Workday.
    • Maintain process documents and internal trackers for timely and accurate handling of employment-related actions.
  • Reporting and Collaboration:
    • Utilize MS Excel to generate reports for the HR team and other internal stakeholders.
    • Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Benefits, HRIS, Recruiting, Payroll, Workplace Services, and IT on projects.
  • Event Coordination:
    • Coordinate special events and team meetings, including catering requests, vendor coordination, and expense processing.
    • Assist with other projects as required and assigned.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Curiosity and genuine interest in learning human resources processes and regulatory requirements.
  • Ability to handle critical information with a high degree of confidentiality.
  • Strong customer service perspective and professional communication skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and organizational skills with impeccable attention to detail.
  • High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, and Adobe products.

Salary Range: $50,000-$55,000

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About BRG

Berkeley Research Group, LLC (BRG) is a global consulting firm that helps leading organizations advance in three key areas: disputes and investigations, corporate finance, and strategy and operations. Headquartered in California with over 40 offices around the world, we are an integrated group of experts, industry leaders, academics, data scientists, and professionals working beyond borders and disciplines. BRG strives to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is instinctive, not an initiative. We celebrate and value the diversity of our professionals and are dedicated to maintaining a truly inclusive work environment where all individuals feel respected and valued. We harness our collective expertise to deliver the inspired insights and practical strategies our clients need to stay ahead of what's next.

Berkeley Research Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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