Overview:
The Human Resources Assistant is responsible for supporting the operational role of Human Resources in the areas of talent acquisition, onboarding, administration of policies and procedures, benefits/payroll administration, employee relations and development, compensation, health, safety, and security. This position is primarily responsible for supporting all phases of AACR’s all phases of the human resources function.
Responsibilities:
- Assists in the administration of the application process, including scheduling of candidates for testing and interviews, assembling of applicant folders, updating of recruitment schedules and summaries.
- Assists with the organizing of HR events and activities including execution, participation, and promotion.
- Assist with the timecard approval process and the maintenance of the payroll system to ensure all information within the system is up to date
- Comfort level with HRIS systems
- Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff
- Promote HR programs to create an efficient and conflict-free workplace
- Provide management with requested reports and documents
- Accurately maintain employee files
- Provides AACR Switchboard coverage as needed.
- Assists with special projects spearheaded by HR, such as the Cancer and Biomedical Research Career Fair and other HR activities.
- Light travel to recruiting events
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- 4 year degree in Human Resources, Business, Marketing, or related field preferred
- 0-2 years of experience in Human Resources
- Strong foundational knowledge of all HR areas, including recruiting, payroll, compensation, benefits, employee relations, etc.
- Knowledge of HR systems and databases strongly preferred
- Ability to build rapport with all employees
- Strong organizational skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
Salary: $45,000-$50,000 per year, depending on experience.
