Human Resources Assistant

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Job description

Principal Responsibilities:

JCC Greater Boston is looking for a Human Resources Assistant with excellent administrative skills, to join our HR team and work in JCC Greater Boston's people-focused environment. The HR Assistant will provide various administrative functions independently, and will interact with all levels of employees and management. This is a 30 hour per week position with benefits. We anticipate a hybrid work environment with combined in-person (Newton) and remote work. If you are interested in exploring this position, JCC Greater Boston encourages you to apply.

The JCC is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston core values - Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration and Transformation - which resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish.

The Human Resources Assistant will:

• Build strong relationships with and provides vital services to the Human Resources team, managers and staff across the organization.
• Participate in the administration and organization of various human resources programs, procedures, and special projects.
• Bring a balance of flexibility, graciousness, results orientation, drive and discipline to work, supporting organizational goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct support to Director of Human Resources. Performs various administrative functions independently (e.g. prepares correspondence, handbook renewal editing, prepares purchase orders, files, collates packets, assembles information and forms, prepares badges, etc.)
• Assists Director of Human Resources in benefits administration including processing enrollments, terminations and changes, including administrative support during Open Enrollments and plan changes of HR/Benefits Programs. (Health, Dental, FSA, Retirement, etc.).
• Prepares and monitors completion of paperwork/data entry for new hires, agreements, changes and terminations. Organizes and distributes teacher agreement packets. Conducts employee onboarding.
• Participates in recruitment activities including job postings.
• Maintains and organizes HR/Payroll employee files/records, data and reports. Assists in research/data collection.
• Researches, documents and responds to employer verification for unemployment claim requests. Workers compensation intake, form completion and submits claims. Assists Director of Human Resources providing administration, tracking, reporting, written and verbal communication of HR, state and federal leave programs with a high level of attention to accuracy.
• Supports Payroll Manager by performing activities including but not limited to: sorting and mailing checks, backup payroll entry, uploading Paylocity (Payroll software) updates, etc. Assists in gathering information and generating letters for 403(b) audit. Serves as backup for Payroll Manager. Participates in Paylocity webinars, as needed.
• Handles special projects as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS

The Human Resources Assistant must have excellent interpersonal, organizational, time management and delivery skills. A strong detail orientation, accuracy, a can-do disposition, proactivity, excellent follow through and flexibility/agility are essential traits. He/she/they can be trusted to handle highly confidential and sensitive information.

Additional background/skills required include:

• One to three years related administrative support experience
• Undergraduate degree preferred.
• Strong communications skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including both customer service mindset/skills and the ability to work as a congenial, collaborative teammate.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).

JCC Greater Boston requires that new employees be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 at time of hire. The JCC will consider requests for medical or religious exemption that do not pose undue hardship or a direct threat to health or safety.

Interested candidates please send a cover letter and your resume to .

Salary:

35,000 - 45,000

Agency Information:

AGENCY INFORMATION
JCC Greater Boston is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston core values - Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration and Transformation - which resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish.
The JCC Greater Boston values include: Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration and Transformation. The agency provides a variety of programs and services to children and adults in the Greater Boston Jewish community including: Early Learning Centers, summer camps, health and wellness programs, family engagement programs and cultural activities. The JCC is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs or background.

Our vision is to create a vibrant and evolving Jewish community where everyone belongs. Our mission is to be at the heart of that community by:

• creating a thriving community that nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships,
• welcoming a growing and increasingly diverse set of individuals and families from all over Greater Boston,
• supporting the building of unique identities rooted in Jewish values and deeper connections to Jewish life,
• nourishing minds, bodies, and spirits through dynamic, innovative, and accessible experiences, and
• expanding engagement by partnering closely with other organizations to ensure the continuing vitality of our community as whole.

COVID SAFETY

JCC Greater Boston takes the welfare and safety of staff and children very seriously. Over 93% of our staff have been vaccinated. We have aligned all of our operating procedures with guidance from the CDC and the state. Our practices include ensuring proper physical distancing, sanitation, hygiene, and use of face coverings to promote the health of our staff and program participants.