HR Associate

JOB TITLE:

Human Resources Associate

STATUS:
Non-Exempt, Full-Time

SUPERVISOR:
Senior Manager, Human Resources

DEPARTMENT:
Human Resources

BENEFITS:

• Health, dental, vision and more
• 3 weeks paid time off + 10 paid holidays

• 403b with employer match
• Check out our full list of benefits and perks HERE

• Supports recruiting, posts job openings, screens resumes, schedules and conducts phone interviews, and collaborates with hiring managers.

• Works with management and teams to develop deep familiarity and understanding of job duties and work culture in Seattle Humane and accurately communicates expectations to candidates.

• Develops and diversifies Seattle Humane's hiring sources and programs, creates relationships with community partners.

• Prepares materials for new employees and supports the onboarding/offboarding processes.

• Maintains current and accurate employee information, follows established procedures, and looks for ways to increase efficiency.

• Processes benefits enrollments, changes, and terminations, including partnering with Finance for applicable payroll changes.

• Manages Pet Reimbursement program, tracking and approvals, employee communication, and submitting reimbursements to Finance.

• Member of the Seattle Humane Safety Committee and manages HR compliance and communication for this group.

• Manages compliance for office postings, signage, tracking completed training, and other programs.

• Assists with preparing reports, metrics, and pulling data for use internally.

• Researches and extracts facts, themes, trends, etc. in HR topics (employment laws, animal welfare partners, HR groups, hiring data, etc.).

• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

• Provides supportive service to employees and/or refers them to HR team as appropriate.

• Participates in HR cross-training initiatives, leads interactions with curiosity and looks for win-win solutions for employees, the HR team, and the organization.

• Provides a positive and supportive presence in the work environment.

• Provides exemplary level of service to staff and leadership, listens, acts and follows through.

• Works closely with other team members and departments through projects, task forces, etc.

• Embodies and models Seattle Humane's Core Values:

• • Collaboration

• • Compassion

• • Accessibility

• • Respect

• • Adaptability

• Two to four years of Human Resources experience required.

• One to two years of recruiting experience required.

• Ability to communicate effectively with a culturally diverse staff, volunteers and community in a professional, pleasant, respectful, and tactful manner.

• Highly organized work style, with attention to detail.

• Exhibits professional maturity and ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Desire and willingness to increase learning in the HR field and take on projects to support growth.

• Familiarity with state and federal employment laws preferred.

• Previous experience working with nonprofits preferred.