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Human Resources Administrator

Xcelerate Solutions, Mc Lean, VA, United States


Corporate Function CareersHybrid Remote , McLean,Virginia
At Xcelerate, our people are at the center of everything we do. This role is critical to delivering a smooth, consistent, and high-quality employee experience every day, across the organization. If you’re someone who thrives on organization, precision, and helping others, you’ll fit right in.
Location:

McLean, VA
Telecommute Options:

Hybrid. 3-4 days / week in office.
What You’ll Do

Own and support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, and personnel actions
Deliver a seamless new hire onboarding experience from documentation to system setup to Day 1 readiness
Process employee changes (promotions, transfers, pay updates, terminations) with speed and accuracy
Create, maintain, and audit employee files and records to ensure compliance and organization
Manage and maintain data in our HRIS (ADP Workforce Now preferred)
Generate and analyze HR reports (Excel skills will get a workout here)
Partner across the HR team to support benefits, compliance, and HR operations
Respond to employee and manager inquiries with a high level of service, professionalism, and discretion
Support key initiatives and projects as we continue to scale and grow
What You’ll Need

2–3 years of Human Resources experience (HR Administrator, Coordinator, or similar role)
Hands‑on experience with onboarding, offboarding, and personnel action processing
Familiarity with HRIS platforms (ADP Workforce Now experience preferred)
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
High level of confidentiality, judgment, and professionalism
Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for a government security clearance.
What Sets You Apart

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience working in a fast‑paced, high‑growth organization
Experience in a government contracting (GovCon) environment
Exposure to or experience with the Service Contract Act (SCA) workforce
A mindset of continuous improvement
What Success Looks Like

30 Days In

Get up to speed on our people, systems, and processes (HRIS, onboarding/offboarding workflows)
Build relationships with the HR team and key partners across the business
Begin supporting onboarding and basic personnel actions with guidance
Learn our GovCon environment, including SCA fundamentals and compliance expectations
60 Days In

Take ownership of day‑to‑day HR administration (onboarding, offboarding, HR inbox, personnel actions)
Process transactions in HRIS with accuracy and timeliness
Maintain organized, compliant employee records and files
Start generating and managing standard HR reports
Handle employee inquiries independently with confidence
90 Days In

Operate as a trusted, reliable partner for HR operations and managers
Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and data accuracy
Proactively support compliance efforts, including SCA‑related requirements
Contribute to broader HR initiatives as the organization continues to scale
Why You Will Matter

This role is the backbone of the HR Team. Done well, Xcelerators have a great experience, and the organization runs efficiently and compliantly. You’re the steady hand making sure everything works the way it should while helping us scale what’s next.
About Xcelerate Solutions:
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America’s fastest‑growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!
Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant’s or an employee’s disability.
Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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