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Human Resources Assistant

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Seattle, WA, USA
Full-time

The Human Resources Assistant is responsible for providing a broad range of support to the VP of Human Resources; responsible for administration of all employee benefit programs; supervision and management of the volunteer program; and assistance with personnel and HR related topics. May perform other duties as assigned. 

This position would be full time, $16/hr. Please include a cover letter when applying to this position. Please also note that an ideal candidate would be able to start the week of the 20th of August.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Recruiting and Onboarding
  • Assist with the recruitment and hiring process including posting position openings, reviewing resumes/applications, conducting telephone interviews, reviewing candidate packets, and assisting with orientation
  • Research and review updated employment laws, and help ensure compliance
  • Ensure new-hire and benefits packets have up-to-date information and are prepared for distribution
  • Administers all employee benefit programs
  • Supplies essential payroll-related information to the payroll processor regarding benefit deductions
  • Assist with annual benefit open enrollments
  • Oversees data entry of all benefit enrollment in applicable systems including benefits sites, COBRA administration, etc.
  • Prepare employee retention award certificates, gifts, and thank you lists each month, and update the retention spreadsheet
  • Perform data entry/database management, records management, and filing related projects
  • Manages volunteer services program
  • Conducts recruitment, screening, reference checks, and placement of volunteer candidates
  • Establishes volunteer opportunities for both groups and individuals
  • Collects essential information for all volunteers including background checks
  • Tracks volunteers hours and maintains records
  • Establishes and maintains volunteer retention and recognition program
  • Provides essential volunteer data to appropriate State Office employees for grants, donor opportunities and other reporting needs
  • Communicate with businesses, organizations, and schools/colleges/universities for participation in volunteer opportunities within ESW
  • Assists with personnel related topics to employees, program directors, and senior leaders
  • Routinely handles details of confidential nature
  • Perform other duties as required and assigned
Educational Background: 
High school diploma or GED
Skills/Experience: 
  • Associates Degree (AA) or higher in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field (preferred)
  • Prior experience with recruiting, including volunteers, preferred
  • One to three years related experience and/or training in human resources, benefits coordination, and/or volunteer coordination
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to handle a variety of tasks and work independently
  • Ability to type 40 wpm; Intermediate to advanced ability to use Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
  • Must be dependable, strongly self-motivated, and able to exercise good judgement and to work in accordance with ESW policies and procedures
  • Must pass Washington State Patrol criminal history background check
  • Must have proof of U.S. citizenship or right to work

Organization Info

Easterseals

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Founded: 
1942
About Us
Mission: 

For nearly 100 years Easterseals has been the indispensable resource for people and families challenged by disabilities. Now, as America faces a broad range of new issues, we make a major, positive, life-changing difference in the lives of people and families facing today's disabilities. The work we do every day is redefining disabilities for the 21st century.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Aug 9 2018
Active Until: 
Sep 9 2018
Hiring Organization: 
Easterseals
industry: 
Nonprofit