Human Resources Assistant

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JOB TITLE: Human Resources Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

RESPONSIBLE TO: Human Resources Director

HOURS: Full-Time

SUMMARY:

The Human Resources Assistant is responsible for the administrative support of day-to-day human resource operations. General areas of responsibility include staff recruitment, benefit administration, organizing staff events and support of the overall human resource functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • ·Must understand and support the mission of the Daughters of Charity and Vincentian Values as stated in the Employee Handbook
  • Must possess personal qualities of integrity, respect for others, good judgment, and good communication skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Associate degree in Human Resources or related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Minimum of three years of experience in a variety of Human Resources functions or as administrative assistant; experience working with a nonprofit organization a plus

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

  • Must be supportive of the mission of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, Province of the West (DC) and Ministry Services of the Daughters of Charity (MSDC)
  • Must model DC Values in carrying out work activities and responsibilities
  • Must be able to respect and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
  • Proven ability to work effectively and diplomatically with a wide variety of individuals and groups
  • Ability to develop and work with collaborative partnerships, both internal and external to the organization
  • Proven ability to use sound judgment, tact, and discretion in handling sensitive employment issues, and to respect and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills; approachable communication style
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to speak/comprehend Spanish a plus
  • Detail oriented with an ability to maintain accurate records
  • Ability to plan, organize and follow through on projects
  • · Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously; flexible

ESSENTIAL DUITES:

  • Prepare job postings
  • Coordinate online employment application intake
  • Assist with new-employee orientations
  • Coordinate personnel file maintenance
  • Assist employees and supervisors with basic interpretation of HR policies and procedures
  • Maintain confidential personnel files
  • Respond to reference checks and verifications of employment status
  • Assist the HR Director with HR projects
  • Assist with benefits administration
  • Schedule requested meetings for the Director of Human Resources
  • Maintain organization charts
  • Assist with scheduling and planning of staff related events
  • Initiate and process expense approval forms as needed
  • Provide support to standardize HR procedures and forms
  • Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds without restriction
  • Ability to sit for long periods of time
  • Ability to work on a computer for long periods of time
  • Ability to use standard office equipment such as computers, calculators, copy machines, scanners, postage machines, telephone systems
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize as necessary
  • Ability to follow instructions and to ask for clarification as needed
  • Ability to lift, bend, stoop and reach for supplies, packages, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.85 - $31.25 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

 
 
 

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