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Human Resources Assistant

Working America is the community affiliate of the AFL-CIO. With four million members, Working America recruits and mobilizes people who do not have a union on the job in support of working families' issues.

The Human Resources Assistant performs a varietyof administrative tasks in support of the general human resource needs of the organization. The Human Resources Assistant is a confidential position.

The position is fixed-term with an expected end date on or before December 18, 2026.

Reports to: Human Resources Administrator

Duties:

• Assists in the creation and maintenance of employee forms or documents;
• Assists in employee onboarding and offboarding;
• Answers basic employee questions about compensation and benefits;
• Processes employee status changes or benefits enrollments; maintains records of completed transactions;
• Assists in the implementation of organizational policies and procedures at headquarters and across field offices;
• Assists with employee background and motor vehicle record checks, logs information for review;
• Assists in the administration of Collective Bargaining Agreements;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Interest in the areas in human resources and administration, and payroll and benefits
• Exhibit ethical conduct and maintain confidentiality regarding all aspects of work at all times;
• Dependable, consistently at work and on time, strictly follow instructions and policy;
• Ability to prioritize, plan and organize work activities, and consistently use time efficiently;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Good judgment;
• Effective oral and written communication skills;
• Computer efficiency in Microsoft and / or Google Workspace products.

Location: Washington, DC

Position Type: Full-time/Regular FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Salary for this position starts at $46,728. Includes medical insurance and 401(k) with employer contribution.

Working America is an equal opportunity employer. Working America is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from women, people of color, LGBTQIA and other non-conforming individuals, and individuals with disabilities.