HR & Staffing Specialist - DC Convention Center

Job Description

The HR & Staffing Specialist at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center is responsible for supporting all aspects of recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning, and employee lifecycle administration for a large, event-driven workforce. This role ensures timely staffing to meet operational demands, maintains compliance with labor laws and union agreements, and partners closely with Operations, HR leadership, and hiring managers.
The HR & Staffing Specialist will also provide guidance to managers and employees regarding staffing processes, onboarding requirements, and workforce policies.

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The Hourly rate for this position is $25.00 to $27.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

 

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation

 

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Responsibilities

Staffing & Recruitment 
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly and event-based roles in a high-volume environment 
• Coordinate job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, and interview scheduling 
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and ensure timely fulfillment 

• Maintain candidate pipelines to support fluctuating event demands 

Onboarding & New Hire Processing 
• Facilitate onboarding for all new hires, including orientation and pre-employment requirements 
• Ensure completion and compliance of all hiring documentation (I-9, tax forms, 
union paperwork, etc.) 
• Coordinate start dates and ensure employees are job-ready prior to assignment 
• Serve as primary point of contact for new hires during onboarding process 
Workforce Planning & Scheduling Support 
• Collaborate with Operations and Scheduling teams to align staffing levels with business needs 
• Assist in managing employee availability, classifications, and staffing lists (A-list, 
B-list, on-call, etc.) 
• Support tracking of employee status changes, including transfers, promotions, 
and separations 

Data Management & Reporting 
• Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS systems 
• Track hiring metrics, staffing levels, turnover, and onboarding completion rates 
• Prepare staffing reports and dashboards for HR and Operations leadership 
• Ensure data integrity across all staffing and HR systems 
Compliance & Employee Relations 
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws 
• Support adherence to collective bargaining agreement (CBA) provisions related 
to hiring, seniority, and scheduling 
• Maintain confidentiality of employee records and sensitive information 

• Assist HR leadership with investigations, documentation, and employee relations 
matters as needed 

Job Responsibilities

  Collaboration
• Partner with HR, Payroll, and Operations teams to ensure seamless workforce
management
• Provide guidance to managers