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The Heritage Foundation · 3 weeks ago

Assistant to the Vice President, People Operations

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$55K/yr - $60K/yr

2+ years exp

The Heritage Foundation is seeking an Assistant to the Vice President of People Operations to provide essential administrative and operational support. The role involves organizing team meetings, managing job postings, assisting with the onboarding process, and maintaining employee records in HRIS.

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Responsibilities

Organize team meetings and events, coordinate employee care packages, submit expense reports, process invoices, maintain office supplies and handle employment verifications

Review and refine job descriptions, ensuring alignment with career levels and organizational standards. Manage job postings across various platforms and support the applicant vetting process

Assist with the pre-employment process, including preparing offer letters, coordinating background checks, and preparing welcome materials

Work with Young Leaders Program (YLP) each semester to facilitate intern onboarding and orientation. Provide overflow support to YLP by assisting with the rolling hiring process, including sourcing and vetting applicants

Update employee records in HRIS, ensuring accurate entry of new hire information. Review and track Paid Time Off (PTO) requests and generate quarterly reports for management

Regularly seek continuing education, especially on best practices, trends, and new inspiration, by reading publications, attending seminars, and consulting with other industry professionals