ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW: At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, your knowledge and service in areas such as immigrants and refugees, mental health, social work, employment and adult education, legal and financial services, health care, food assistance, shelter and housing, developmental disabilities and prison outreach can make a profound difference in the lives of many. Through more than 50 programs across the district and five surrounding counties, Catholic Charities is opening doors to help and hope. At CCADW, we continue to build an inclusive culture that celebrates a diverse workforce. We offer so much more than just a job. We offer careers. We take pride in our “promote from within” culture. We offer professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, a hybrid work model with both remote and in-office work, and a passion for building and motivating world class, high performing teams. Explore your career opportunity with Catholic Charities. Join us in Inspiring Hope and Building Futures.
Compensation Package:
- Medical, prescriptions, dental and vision insurance
- Retirement savings plan with company match
- Company-paid and supplemental life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid vacation, sick and personal leave
- 11 paid holidays
- Professional development and training
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee referral bonus program
- Flexible work arrangements
JOB SUMMARY: The Human Resources Assistant assists one or more functional areas within Human Resources department. The position provides administrative and clerical support to the HR management team, and assists with onboarding activities, new employee orientation, HR training activities, and special projects.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide administrative and clerical support to the HR management team.
- Assist with the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department.
- Compile, organize, update and maintain Agency personnel records and documentation in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and HR practices and procedures.
- File documents in personnel file folders weekly to ensure filing is up to date. Complete the assembly of the personnel file folder with all required documents within 30 days of date of hire. Update employee files as necessary.
- Ensure the upkeep and cleanliness of the HR file room.
- Process employee verification requests from internal customers and external agencies.
- Provide authorized employee information from personnel records as requested by external agencies for file audits, employment security clearance, etc.
- Assist HR managers with onboarding activities, new employee orientation and HR training activities.
In coordination with HR Managers, initiate/process background checks and fingerprinting, and coordinate/schedule appointments for health assessment of new hires, current employees, consultants, and interns.
- Assist HR management staff with special projects as assigned.
Assist in the planning and coordination of department events such as spirituality retreat, employee service awards, Christmas party, etc.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
SKILLS and COMPETENCIES:
Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form. Organizational skills, attention to detail, and record-keeping skills.
- Advanced PC skills. Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft outlook 365, Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.
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Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)