THIS POSITION IS THREE-QUARTERS

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (30 hrs./wk)

$22.63/hr.

*General Responsibilities: * Responsible for performing administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the organization's human resource department, including agency-wide recruitment, onboarding, and monitoring and applying benefits administration.

Essential Job Functions: (Reasonable accommodation will be provided, if necessary, for individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential job functions.)

1. Leads and assists management staff with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, performing reference checks, license verifications, conducting employment interviews, and completing the onboarding process.
2. Maintains an updated recruitment directory and distributes job vacancy postings with the appropriate resources, when necessary, with Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employment guidelines.
3. Oversees benefit programs, plans, and processes. Serving as the Benefits Administrator acting as a liaison between the organization and external benefits providers and vendors, which may include health, and retirement plan providers.
4. Reviews billing related to benefits and ensures accuracy for approval and submission to the Finance Department.
5. Responsible for coordinating and conducting annual open enrollment in collaboration with benefit consultants.
6. Facilitates quarterly agency-wide all-staff meetings.
7. Conducts New Hire Orientation to foster organizational culture, mission, and objectives. Facilitates the exit interview process and may facilitate outplacement assistance.
8. Collaborates with the Finance Department to implement various processes when needed.
9. Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resources files, records, and documentation, including annual compliance documentation and tracking. Maintains paperless processes and filing system.
10. Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed timely and appropriately. Monitors department documents for destruction per the retention schedule.
11. Conducts quarterly benefits audit reports.
12. Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of HR files and records.
13. May represent HR on internal committee meetings.
14. Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers to more complex questions to management.
15. Examples of job functions listed do not include all tasks which may be found in this position. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or modified at any time.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1. Commitment to the organization's missions and goals.
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
4. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
5. Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll management, human resource information system (HRIS), and similar computer applications.
6. Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
7. Ability to represent the Agency in a professional manner.
8. Must be able to adjust priorities to meet deadlines in a timely manner.
9. Ability to meet department standards regarding job knowledge, initiative, productivity, communication, teamwork, and attendance.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in business or closely related field required.

Minimum of two (2) years of progressive human resources experience requi