HR Assistant

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Job description

Description

The Infectious Disease Research Institute (IDRI) is a Seattle-based non-profit research organization committed to developing products to prevent, detect and treat infectious diseases.?IDRI translates basic research to develop vaccines, diagnostics and drugs for applications in global health.?IDRI's leadership in the global health community extends to international alliances and partnerships with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, universities, research institutes, governments, and public health organizations.

Summary

The HR Assistant will support the HR Manager in running the department. Duties include payroll auditing, maintaining employee files, answering employee questions, and documentation. This position will also help assist with special projects. If you're interested in developing your HR skills and knowledge in a professional company with room to grow, we'd love to talk to you!

Responsibilities

• Supporting the HR Department by helping to complete special projects.
• Processing payroll and entering deductions.
• Assisting HR Manager with recruitment, including posting jobs and vetting candidates.
• Assisting with new hire orientation and onboarding.
• Supporting internal and external inquiries and requests from employees.
• Maintaining confidential employee records.
• Entering employee data into computer database.
• Performing file audits.
• Ad hoc reports.
• Keep up to date on HR best practices and developments in the field.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field
• 2 years' experience as an HR Assistant
• Understanding of labor laws and employment laws
• Thorough understanding of payroll processing
• Outstanding people skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Works well managing multiple priorities with competing deadlines
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Excellent critical thinking
• Attention to detail

Vaccination Requirement:

Due to the threat of more infectious and deadly COVID-19 variant strains emerging, we recently announced a new mandatory vaccination policy requiring our employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. We will make reasonable accommodations for valid exemptions based on disability, medical, or religious reasons. With this policy, IDRI joins a growing list of companies that are prioritizing sound science and available facts to best ensure the ongoing safety of employees and the community.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation plan which includes:??

• Medical, Dental, Vision?
• Up to 6?weeks' Vacation?and Sick pay?
• Group Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability?
• Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA and?Dependent Care)?
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan?

• Commuter benefits?
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)?
• Flexible work schedule

We do not discriminate. We are committed to inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their full selves to work. We are an E-Verify Employer.