HR and Payroll Coordinator

HR & Payroll Coordinator 

(Compliance & Benefits Focus | 30 hrs/week) 

The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) is seeking a Human Resources & Payroll Coordinator to support our team of approximately 30 staff. The HR & Payroll Coordinator will serve as a key member of ICNL’s Operations and Finance team, with responsibilities focused on payroll processing, benefits administration and HR compliance. We are looking for someone who is well organized, detail-oriented and would excel in supporting our dedicated staff team. This is a part-time (30 hours/week), hybrid position, with at least 3 days per week in our Washington, DC office. 

The HR and Payroll Coordinator’s main duties include: 

• Process and manage payroll in coordination with our payroll provider. 

• Monitor and ensure compliance with DC and federal employment laws, including required notices and filings. 

• Maintain accurate and compliant personnel records and HR documentation. 

• Administer employee benefits programs (health, dental, disability, life, FSA). 

• Coordinate open enrollment and liaise with insurance brokers and vendors. 

• Reconcile benefits data with payroll and finance records. 

• Support employees with questions related to payroll, benefits, and leave. 

• Assist with onboarding, offboarding, and HR administrative processes. 

• Help maintain compliance with internal policies (e.g., leave, conflict of interest). 

• Assist in Office Management and general administrative duties as needed.  

• Other duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications and Skills: 

• 3+ years of experience in HR, with a strong focus on payroll and/or benefits administration. 

• Experience processing payroll and working with payroll systems/providers. 

• Familiarity with federal and DC employment law and compliance requirements. 

• Experience working with insurance brokers and benefits providers. 

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. 

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. 

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Outlook). 

• Legal authorization to work in the United States. 

Preferred Qualifications and Skills: 

• Experience working in a nonprofit or small organization (under 50 employees) is an advantage. 

• Familiarity with retirement plans (e.g., 403(b)) and compliance requirements is an advantage. 

The projected salary range for this position is $48,750 - $55,550 (based on a full-time salary of $65,000 - $74,000.) It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, and education. ICNL provides health insurance.  

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until July 6, 2026. Please send a cover letter and a CV to jobs@icnl.org. The subject line should state “HR & Payroll Coordinator”. Please include where you saw the job posted. Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls or emails to ICNL staff please. ICNL is an equal opportunity employer.