Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement Looking for HR Associate Full Time

Job Summary:

The Human Resource Associate is responsible for the administrative support of day-to-day human resource operations. They maintain human resources records, including applications, résumés, and applicant logs. They also verify a job candidate’s background by contacting references. In addition, the HR Associate enrolls new employees by issuing forms and applications and is responsible for verifying completion. In addition, they assist employees by explaining benefit programs and avoiding legal challenges by complying with legal requirements. A crucial part of an HR Associate’s job involves maintaining manager and employee confidence by keeping human resources information confidential.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

Daily job duties and responsibilities of today’s HR assistants include:

• Answers phones for the HR department.
• Handles employment application intake.
• Performs HRIS data entry and personnel file maintenance.
• Assists employees and supervisors with basic interpretation of HR policies and procedures.
• Assists with new-employee orientations.
• Prepares job postings.
• Responds to reference checks and verifications of employment status.
• Assists the director with HR projects.
• Compiles reports and spreadsheets and prepares spreadsheets
• Posts job ads and organize resumes and job applications
• Schedules job interviews and assists in the interview process
• Assists with benefits administration.
• Maintains current HR files and databases
• Updating and maintaining employee benefits, employment status, and similar records
• Maintaining records related to grievances, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions.
• Performing file audits to ensure that all required employee documentation is collected and maintained.
• Completes termination paperwork and assists with exits interviews
• Ensuring background and reference checks are completed

Statement of Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

To effectively perform the duties of a human resources assistant, individuals must be able to demonstrate many competencies that are essential to the position, which includes:

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a similar role
• Prior experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred
• Experience in overseeing recruiting strategy for a company or non-profit.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally
• Ability to work in a remote environment

• Must be organized, accurate, thorough, and able to monitor work for quality

• Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction, and must be able to improve performance through management feedback
• An associate’s degree or relevant certification is a plus.
• Local travel to various worksites is required.

Benefits

Hybrid Schedule

Hourly Rate $30

Schedule: 15-20 hrs/week

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