Associate, Human Resources

ASSOCIATION FOR ENERGY AFFORDABILITY INC•Emeryville, CA

11d•$65,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Association for Energy Affordability (AEA) is a rapidly growing non-profit energy services and training organization whose mission is to deliver the benefits of energy efficiency and clean energy to underserved and disadvantaged communities. We accomplish this mission by designing and implementing cutting edge energy programs, engaging in research and demonstration projects, developing and delivering education and training programs, and advocating at the local, state and federal level for policies and initiatives that will improve the housing affordability, health safety, and comfort in low-income and disadvantaged communities. AEA is a national organization that has been leading the charge towards a zero net carbon built environment and promoting affordable, efficient, healthy, housing for all for nearly 35 years. For more information about AEA, see http://www.aea.us.org. AEA West is seeking an Associate, Human Resources to join our tight-knit, talented team of “Energy Geeks”. The candidate should have broad experience across the HR spectrum, with a particular focus on recruitment/talent acquisition, employee relations and onboarding/offboarding. If you are passionate about human-centric workplaces and fostering a positive work environment, we’d love to meet you. Bonus points if you have experience in energy conservation and renewable energy, but not necessary as HR can navigate in any sector/industry. The Associate, Human Resources will assist with general HR functions, and help us find talented colleagues, providing exceptional candidate and onboarding experiences. He/She/They are expected to be a self-starter, an independent problem solver, and a strong team-player.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years of experience in human resources and recruitment/talent acquisition
Demonstrated ability to attract, recruit and retain new talent; really enjoys recruitment and interviewing candidates
Knowledge in the following areas of human resources: recruitment, performance management, career path planning, HR data and analytics
Strong attention to detail and highly organized
Excellent interpersonal, communication, organization, and presentation skills
Ability to build positive working relationships and credibility with all levels across the organization
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, ATS (Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter), Payroll (Paycom), Slack and Smartsheet
Must be able to legally work in the country where this position is located without visa sponsorship.
AEA requires a COVID-19 vaccination for all employees. Therefore, all new employees are required to present proof of vaccination status upon hire unless they qualify for a medical or religious exemption.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with local, state and federal employment laws
Understanding the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and how they inform hiring decisions

Responsibilities

Recruitment/talent acquisition (job posting, screening resumes, conducting phone interviews, scheduling interviews with hiring managers, attending career fairs)
Maintain and improve upon our current recruitment strategy to support our high-volume, fast paced environment
Work collaboratively with hiring managers to determine position requirements and posting details
Ensures a professional and enjoyable candidate experience throughout the selection, interview process and offer extension.
Leverages modern recruitment practices, including technology and social media strategies to create compelling job postings, and produce results to meet hiring needs
Creates and executes recruitment strategies, including building a strong candidate pipeline of highly qualified and diverse talent for vacant positions
Assist Admin and other staff with planning, coordination and execution of staff social events and all-hands gatherings
Support daily HR administrative functions and contribute to broader departmental priorities and strategic initiatives
Act as primary liaison for questions and concerns between employee and management
Maintain and update employee records and ensure integrity of all personnel files
Process employee-related changes in the payroll system
Onboarding new employees to continue building a high engagement culture; communication between new employees, their department and manager for a seamless introduction to AEA
Offboarding employees; preparing paperwork, conducting HR exit interviews
New hire benefits orientation and open enrollment administration
Event planning; inclusive of Administrative Professionals Day, Wellness Month and themed all-staff events.
Management of leaves of absence, worker’s compensation and disability requests
Assist with work visa sponsorships and extensions
Managing 360 performance review process
Updating and maintaining career track matrix
Assisting with the annual performance review process
Assisting director of human resources with human resources projects and initiatives
Other ad hoc projects as assigned