Human Resources Business Partner

Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner

Industry: Human Resources | Nonprofit | Association

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid)

Assignment Type: Contract | Approximately 3-4 Months

Pay: $38 – $45 / Hour (depending on experience/alignment)

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About The Company: A well-established nonprofit organization is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to support its team on a temporary contract basis. This opportunity is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys partnering with leaders, advising managers, and contributing to organization-wide people initiatives.

Job Description: The Human Resources Business Partner will provide strategic and day-to-day HR guidance to leaders and employees across multiple departments. This position will act as a key resource on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, talent initiatives, and employment compliance. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently, building strong partnerships, and using HR expertise to support organizational priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with department leaders to develop and implement people strategies that support organizational priorities
• Advise managers on employee relations concerns, performance issues, staffing needs, and workforce planning
• Provide HR guidance related to compensation, benefits, professional development, engagement, and retention initiatives
• Help ensure HR practices remain aligned with applicable employment regulations and established organizational policies
• Review HR reporting and workforce metrics to identify trends, support business decisions, and improve HR processes
• Serve as a trusted resource to managers and employees by providing practical and timely HR guidance
• Collaborate with HR colleagues on projects and initiatives designed to strengthen the employee experience

Qualifications:

• 8–10+ years of progressive human resources experience, including a minimum of 3 years working in an HR Business Partner capacity
• Experience providing HR support to an employee population of 300+ individuals
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and consultative skills with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at varying levels
• Experience working with HR information systems and Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with Workday is preferred
• Bachelor's degree required
• SHRM certification is a plus
• Strong understanding of employee relations, performance management, HR compliance, and talent management practices
• Ability to handle sensitive employee matters with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment

Additional Details: This is a hybrid contract opportunity based in Washington, DC, with an anticipated duration of approximately four months. The position follows a Monday through Friday schedule during standard business hours.

Perks:

• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful HR initiatives within a nonprofit environment
• Exposure to a broad range of strategic and operational HR functions
• Collaborative and employee-focused work environment
• Hybrid work flexibility

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.