LA Conservation Corps · 22 hours ago
Human Resources Assistant
LA Conservation Corps is a private, non-profit organization that has helped at-risk young adults develop themselves since 1986. The Human Resources Assistant will support the organization by providing administrative and clerical support services, ensuring confidentiality, and assisting with recruitment and onboarding processes.
CharityEducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Daily mail pick-up and distribution of all mail and prepare outgoing mail including FedEx and UPS
Provides front office assistance as needed including directing visitors; routing phone calls; and, assisting with the copier, supply pickups and deliveries (if and/or as needed)
Assists the Chief Administrative Officer and Human Resources Team with special projects, as needed
Assists in maintaining inventory of office supplies in neat orderly fashion; may order special items, as requested
Provides general administrative support such as preparing correspondence, forms and reports; arranging meetings; composing regular correspondence; processing confidential reports and documents; filing electronic and hard copy documents; and, tracking deadlines, as needed
Assists with applicant management/tracking and providing support to applicants surrounding the Applicant Tracking System in the Corps’ Payroll software, Paycom
Utilizes effective communication and follow through while acting as a dependable point of contact for candidates; act as point person throughout the application process providing a great candidate experience
Assists in ensuring new Corpsmember personnel files and eligibility documents are accurate and fully completed prior to submitting these documents and/or files to Human Resources, Payroll, Corpsmember Development and assigned Conservation/Work Programs and the Corps’ charter school partner, the LA Education Corps
Maintains confidentiality around sensitive and confidential matters such as employee relations, and organizational changes, planning and protecting the security of information, data and files
Assists with logistics and coordination for Recruitment programs such as: scheduling workshops, booking rooms, printing and preparing all materials, sending communications to participants, and setting up conference rooms
Assists with community events, job fairs, and meetings in the community to promote the Corps and recruit new participants. This may involve working Saturdays or Sundays, as needed
Assists in recruitment of potential applicants based on experience, skills, and education
Assists with interviews and intake of potential Corpsmembers
Assists in preliminary interviews of potential candidates for entry-level positions
Maintains I-9 documentation for all new hires
Coordinates and facilitates the post-offer process and new hire sessions (for employees and Corpsmembers)
Schedules and coordinates with outside vendors in preparation for Corpsmember on-boarding
Extends offers and assigns checklists to new hires via Paycom
Gathers and enters new hire/enrollment information in Corps’ payroll system
Attends and provides staff support for team and committee Meetings
Assists and coordinates volunteer and staff training events or programs and recommend training resources for staff, as needed
Assists the Director of Administration, Human Resources Manager and other Team members, as needed
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Demonstrate excellent analytical skills characterized by identifying, assimilating and comprehending the critical elements of various situations, and extracting and interpreting the implications of courses of action
Demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written) characterized by actively listening and ensuring respectful two-way communication
Demonstrate sensitivity, understanding, and the ability to effectively interact with individuals (internal and external) from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, disability and ethnic backgrounds
Demonstrate strong time management skills and a high level of attention to detail
Demonstrate a high level of accountability, responsibility and dependability
Demonstrate teamwork through cooperation and collaboration with others
Demonstrate a positive attitude, self-discipline and self-awareness
Ability to prepare concise, logical and grammatically correct documents, reports, and presentations
Ability to accept, direct and perform responsibilities and assigned tasks as a team member in support of the overall project
Ability to explain policies, procedures and directions and represent the Corps' philosophy and values to a wide range of audiences including Corpsmembers, programmatic staff, management and the public
Ability to structure tasks, establish priorities and set goals
Ability to effectively perform the physical requirements of the job, as well as train others in the same
Ability to effectively provide presentations, work demonstrations and instruction to others to promote and establish of culture of safety
Ability to balance competing priorities and multiple stakeholders
Ability to work independently
Intermediate level of computer skills (Microsoft Office environment including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), software knowledge and Internet research ability
High level of interpersonal skills, integrity and the ability to keep information confidential
Uses good judgment; evaluates alternatives in the achievement of quality outcomes
Results-/Solution-oriented; flexible
Passion for the Corps and ability to articulate its mission
High School Diploma or GED (from an accredited institution); A minimum of one (1) year of related experience in human resources
Pass a post-offer drug/alcohol screen test before commencing employment (required to submit for the drug/alcohol screening at a company designated facility)
Pass a post-offer Live Scan (fingerprint/background clearance-Department of Justice) before commencing employment
If a private vehicle is utilized for company purposes validation of a California Class C Driver's License, validation of driving record and approval of commercial policy insurability is required in conjunction with proof of personal minimum liability insurance coverage per the requirements of the state of California
Reference checks will be conducted; employment is contingent upon receipt of acceptable references
Preferred
Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits with 93% employer coverage of costs for employee and 79% coverage for additional family members.
3 weeks of vacation accrued per year; 11 paid Holidays and 80 hours of sick time accrued per year.
401k retirement plan with match of up to 3%.
Company
LA Conservation Corps
The primary mission of the LA Conservation Corps is to provide at-risk young adults and school-aged youth with opportunities for success by providing them with job skills training, education and work experience with an emphasis on conservation and service projects that benefit the community.