Main Responsibilities:

• Perform various administrative duties related to HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention.
• Lead recruitment efforts, including posting job positions, conducting phone screens, and facilitating in-person interviews.
• Take full ownership of the recruitment process. Comprehensive training will be provided for new hires.
• Develop an understanding of the ideal candidate profile through ongoing recruitment efforts, recognizing the characteristics of individuals best suited for these roles.
• Manage applicant tracking system (Paylocity) to ensure accurate candidate data and position updates.
• Facilitate employment offers by overseeing background checks, exclusion checks, and drug screenings.
• Conduct onboarding sessions, manage employee file setup, and organize training programs for new hires.
• Oversee intern and volunteer programs.
• Support recognition and retention initiatives, including conducting stay interviews, exit interviews, and follow-up outreach to employees.
• Address employee inquiries and assist with various HR administrative tasks, such as processing employee changes, maintaining HRIS records, and generating reports.
• Handle unemployment claims and assist with leave administration, including FMLA, short-term disability, and unpaid leaves.
• Support the HR Director by contributing to research projects and special initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of experience in an HR department, with a focus on recruitment and onboarding.
• Must reside within a one-hour commute of the workplace.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Experience with HR/HCM systems for managing recruitment, onboarding, and employee information.
• Must pass a drug screening and criminal background check, given the organization's work with vulnerable adults.
• An outgoing and engaging personality is essential for this role.

*Please note this position is fully on-site*