Human Resources Assistant (Worcester, MA)

CLA seeks a talented individual to join our team as an HR Assistant working out of our Worcester office. The person will provide day-to-day HR support in a variety of areas, including assisting with the onboarding and orientation process for staff, entering records into HRIS, and helping with other HR tasks as needed. The person will also take a leading role in helping to plan and coordinate CLA's wellness initiatives, which have included self-care trainings and other social events and get-togethers. Full-time or part-time options available.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College degree or equivalent experience.
• Prior HR experience strongly preferred.
• Comfortable with technology and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Applications, including Excel.
• Must be patient and flexible, organized, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet competing deadlines.
• Very strong interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships.
• Experience in the nonprofit sector a plus.

COMPENSATION:

• The salary range for this position is $45,000 to $55,000, depending on experience.
• CLA offers a very generous benefits package that includes
  • 401(k) with employer-paid contribution; low-cost health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for employees and their dependents
  • Paid leave (4 weeks vacation, 3 personal days, 12 sick days, and 13 holidays). 
• CLA has a hybrid work environment and requires staff to work in the office at least three days per week.

APPLICATION PROCESS:Please submit your cover letter and resume as one document online on our website or via email at jobs@cla-ma.org . Alternatively, you can mail your application to Human Resources Director, Community Legal Aid, 370 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608. Please specify in the cover letter whether you are interested in a part-time or full-time position, or whether you are flexible between the two.

Community Legal Aid (CLA) is the non-profit legal services program providing free civil legal assistance to low-income residents of central and western Massachusetts. CLA has over 180 dedicated, talented staff working across multiple offices, and a budget of over $25 million.

CLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to ensure that our staff members reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. CLA encourages applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.