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HR Coordinator

Altarum Institute
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Greenbelt, Maryland, USPosted Today

Job Description

Altarum Institute

HR Coordinator

At Altarum, we’re driven by a simple but powerful mission: improving the health of individuals with fewer financial resources and populations underserved by the healthcare system. We partner with federal and state agencies to design and deliver solutions that make a real, measurable difference.

We’re a small but mighty HR team that plays a big role in supporting our people and our mission — and we’re looking for someone who’s excited to jump in, contribute, and grow with us!

About the Role

This is not your typical “behind-the-scenes” coordinator role.

As our HR Coordinator, you’ll be a critical partner to both HR and Talent Acquisition, helping ensure everything runs smoothly — from welcoming new hires to keeping our HR operations organized and responsive.

You’ll thrive here if you:

  • Love being the go-to support person
  • Take pride in being responsive, reliable, and detail-oriented
  • Enjoy juggling multiple priorities and keeping things moving
  • Are energized by helping others and making processes better

This role is perfect for someone who truly enjoys being in a high-impact coordination role — someone who is energized by helping others, staying organized, and keeping things running smoothly every day. There is room to grow on our team — but we’re looking for someone who truly enjoys and excels in the coordinator/support space today.

What You'll Do

Onboarding & Employee Experience

  • Own onboarding logistics, including HR orientation, system entry, and new hire setup
  • Manage onboarding schedules and ensure a seamless first-day experience
  • Support employee recognition programs and engagement initiatives

HR Operations

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR systems (HRIS)
  • Support offboarding processes, including exit workflows and system updates
  • Monitor and respond to the HR inbox, ensuring timely and helpful communication
  • Run reports, analyze data, and support HR projects across the team
  • Maintain HR SharePoint/intranet sites and internal resources

Talent Acquisition & Hiring Support

  • Coordinate interview scheduling and support recruiting logistics
  • Partner with the HR and TA team to ensure a smooth, positive candidate experience
  • Assist with various Talent Acquisition coordination efforts as hiring needs evolve

Team & Project Support

  • Act as a central support hub for HR projects — organizing, tracking, and helping drive progress
  • Assist with administrative tasks, purchasing, and general department coordination
  • Jump in wherever needed — we’re a small team, and we all roll up our sleeves

What We're Looking For

We’re looking for someone who brings both strong execution skills and a proactive, service-oriented mindset:

  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
  • Strong sense of urgency and follow-through
  • Excellent communication and customer service mindset
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Someone who takes pride in being dependable and responsive

What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
  • 1–3 years of internship or professional experience in Human Resources, or professional experience providing administrative support
  • Experience with HR systems (UKG/UltiPro preferred) is a plus
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint
  • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion

Recent graduates with relevant internships are encouraged to apply — especially if you’re excited about building a career in HR!

Why Join Our Team?

  • Be part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization
  • Work closely with a tight-knit HR team where your contributions matter
  • Gain hands-on experience across HR and Talent Acquisition
  • Opportunity for growth and development over time

Where You'll Work

  • Hybrid in Silver Spring, MD with occasional in-person collaboration days
  • If you’re near one of our offices (Arlington, VA; Silver Spring, MD; or Novi, MI), you’ll join us in person one day every other month (6 times per year) for a fun, purpose-driven Collaboration Day. These days are filled with creative energy, meaningful connection, and team brainstorming.
  • Non-local employees will join these days virtually and may be asked to join us occasionally in-person.

Work Eligibility & Requirements

  • Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
  • All work must be performed within the continental U.S. for the duration of employment, unless required by contract.
  • Ability to work core hours aligned with Eastern Time, unless otherwise approved by your manager.
  • Remote employees must maintain a dedicated, ergonomically appropriate workspace free from distractions, with reliable internet and a mobile device that supports efficient work.

At Altarum, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors and rely on market indicators to get it right. Individual compensation packages are based on numerous factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. This salary range is not a guarantee of compensation, as the final offer amount will vary based on these factors.

In addition to base salary compensation, Altarum Enterprise employees enjoy the following benefits:

  • Competitive Medical, Dental and Optical plans
  • Generous Paid Time Off, 8 Company observed holidays plus 3 floating holidays
  • Tuition Assistance
  • 401K Plan (3% employer contribution plus opportunity for gainsharing)
  • Life, AD&D & Disability coverage
  • A flexible work environment and more!

$61,294.25 - $70,000 a year

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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