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Metropolitan Family Services · 1 day ago

Human Resources Assistant

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$40K/yr - $44K/yr

2+ years exp

Metropolitan Family Services is a community-focused organization that empowers families to thrive. They are seeking a Human Resources Assistant to support the Chief People & Culture Officer in various administrative tasks, maintain employee files, and assist with HR communications and compliance.

Communities

Responsibilities

Assist Chief People & Culture Officer with scheduling appointments, arranging meetings (including all aspects of meeting preparation), preparing correspondence, drafting reports, and managing calendars

Maintain confidential employee files (digital and physical) and ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with agency policies and legal requirements

Help prepare and distribute HR communications, memos, and agencywide notices

May serve as a point of contact for routine HR inquiries, directing employees to appropriate resources and escalating issues when necessary

Help coordinate employee recognition activities, wellness initiatives, and HR-sponsored events

Assist in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, and with agency polices, and procedures

Handle and maintain highly confidential information and uses a high degree of sound judgement

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

MS WordMS OutlookMS ExcelOrganizational skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationConfidential information managementInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detail

Required

High school diploma or equivalent, required

Two years of office experience or HR support experience, required

Advanced computer skills required. Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, required

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, required

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, required

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet multiple deadlines simultaneously

Demonstrated experience or ability managing confidential information

High sense of urgency and strong follow-through is essential

Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Ability to interact appropriately and work well with diverse staff and external constituents

May need to travel to other Agency sites periodically

Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and criminal background checks

Preferred

Ability to be flexible, highly collaborative, and quickly adapt to change

Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills when dealing with individuals at all levels throughout the organization and externally

Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups

Reliable transportation needed

Benefits

Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, and Vision Coverage.

Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date.

FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members.

Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.

Company

Metropolitan Family Services

Metropolitan Family Services is a family social services company providing programs to help families in various communities. It is a sub-organization of Metropolitan Peace Initiatives.

Founded in 1857

Chicago, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees