Rights and Resources Initiative is hiring a
Human Resources Associate

Summary

Join the Rights and Resources Initiative (RRI) as a Human Resources Associate to undertake various HR administrative duties, including maintaining employee records, supporting recruitment and onboarding, and sharing HR information within the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field; Or equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience
• 1-2 years’ work experience as an Admin Officer, HR Administrative Assistant or similar role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll management, human resource information system (HRIS), and similar computer applications

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date personnel files using RRI’s HRIS
• Maintain HR documentation such as employee handbook, benefits information, organizational policies, etc. Ensure that files are accessible, and that changes or updates are shared with staff
• Perform periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately
• Liaise with program teams to develop job descriptions based on organizational templates and the specific needs for the role
• Prepare job applications and publish and remove job postings
• Support the recruitment process with initial candidate review, scheduling interviews, initiating reference & background checks, etc
• Track the status of candidates/recruitment and follow up with hiring teams as necessary
• Provide guidance to hiring teams on how to use RRI’s applicant tracking system and share templates for phone screens and interview questions
• Assist with new hire orientation and support the development of training and onboarding materials
• Set up new employees with access to RRI systems
• Maintain up-to-date project list for timesheets and provide guidance to employees on time tracking for payroll
• Track timesheet submissions to ensure timely completion prior to payroll processing
• Assist with payroll processing and help answer payroll-related questions
• Respond to employees’ questions about benefits and refer them to benefits documentation as appropriate
• Review and reconcile monthly benefits statements to ensure enrollment is accurate and up to date. Submit statements for processing by our accounting team
• Answer frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refer more complex questions to appropriate staff or management
• Assist in performance management procedures, tracking deadlines and completion of evaluations
• Assist with the planning and execution of special events/meetings such as benefits enrollment, staff meetings, trainings, employee recognition events, holiday parties, etc
• Assist in ad-hoc HR projects, like collection of employee feedback

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; dependents and domestic partners eligible
• 100% coverage of employee premiums for the following: short-term/long-term disability insurance, life insurance, travel insurance, and the employee assistant program
• If eligible, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• 25 days of PTO annually, in addition to paid holidays
• Flextime, teleworking, and work from home options
• Tuition reimbursement up to $1,500 per year after 1 full year of employment