Temporary HR Generalist (Short-term Assignment)

A leading HR consulting firm in Washington, D.C., is seeking a temporary HR Generalist to support a short-term assignment. In this role, you will assist with leave management, onboarding and offboarding, employee relations, training and development, and benefits administration. The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, an excellent communicator, and has prior experience in leave management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate a seamless and welcoming onboarding and offboarding experience for employees.
• Upload new hire forms and manage files within the talent acquisition system.
• Edit and update employee records, including salary adjustments, address and name changes, and other relevant updates.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Respond to inquiries related to benefits, company policies, and general HR matters with high-profile clients.
• Serve as a key liaison between internal and external contacts to support efficient HR business practices.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Be part of a growing, innovative HR firm with a collaborative and dynamic culture.
• Enjoy a fully remote, temporary opportunity lasting three to four months.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experienced. You bring at least five years of HR Generalist experience, with a focus on leave management, and compliance oversight across domestic multi-state support.
• Reliable and self-sufficient. You thrive in a remote setting and can manage daily HR tasks, multiple client needs, and ad hoc requests with confidence.
• Tech-savvy. You are comfortable working with HRIS platforms, applicant tracking systems, and remote collaboration tools to streamline HR processes.
• Strong problem-solver. You proactively identify HR issues, think critically, and implement effective solutions that align with company policies and best practices.

To apply, please send a resume to apply@hawthornelane.com.

Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.