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The PCRM Foundation is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to assist with recruiting, hiring, orientations, benefits administration, staff development, intern programs, and volunteer programs. The Human Resources Assistant will be an integral part of the Human Resources department supporting the Foundation and its affiliated organizations, The Cancer Project and the Washington Center for Clinical Research.
Primary Areas of Responsibility and Specific Duties
Recruiting Place recruiting ads
Schedule interviews
Prepare candidate information packets
Maintain binder of career postings and ads
Hiring Facilitate background checks
Complete and distribute new employee information and request forms
Initiate new employee checklists
Create personnel files
Update contact lists and organization charts
Complete new employee set-up in HRIS systems
Facilitate new employee paperwork
Orientations Compile new employee handbooks
Mark four-week check-ins on HR calendar and schedule meetings
Employee Relations Check live and electronic suggestion boxes
Coordinate weekly smoothies for staff
Assist with employee events
Administration Prepare correspondence
Prepare check request forms and credit card reconciliations
Update calendars, contacts, databases, and bulletin boards
Copy and file key documents and assist with organizing and purging existing files
Other Provide back-up coverage to receptionist as needed
Assist with the coordination of volunteer work parties as needed
Prepare standard operating procedures and project summary reports for primary areas of responsibility
Other duties as needed or assigned
Required Education, Experience, and Skills
Education Bachelor’s degree preferred
Coursework in human resources is a plus
Experience Prior work experience required preferably in administration, customer service, or human resources
Experience in a nonprofit setting is a plus
Skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to summarize key issues and activities
An eye for detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and follow projects through to completion in a very fast-paced environment
Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite and an ability to navigate and learn new software and web applications
Creativity
Ability to develop solutions to any identified problems
A proactive and industrious work ethic
An outgoing, pleasant, helpful, and professional demeanor
Ability to maintain a sense of urgency, efficiency, and flexibility
Other Requirements Enthusiasm for PCRM’s mission to save human and animal lives through good nutrition and ethical research
Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends on occasion, as needed
Interest in developing new competencies as needed for the responsibilities of the position
Ability and willingness to travel to related seminars, conferences, training, meetings, etc.
Terms of employment
: Full-time opportunity located in PCRM’s Washington, D.C., office (Friendship Heights neighborhood/metro).
Compensation
: The PCRM Foundation offers competitive nonprofit compensation commensurate with experience as well as a comprehensive
benefits
package that includes opportunities for continuing education and professional development.. |
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