HR Assistant (Temporary Part-Time)

Comprehensive Community Action•Cranston, RI

About The Position

CCAP is hiring a temporary, part-time HR Assistant whose primary focus is recruitment and onboarding. The role supports human resources activities including job postings, interviews, reference checks, new-hire onboarding, data entry, recordkeeping, filing, and other administrative tasks. The position has unrestricted access to employee records and requires maintaining confidentiality in accordance with state and federal laws and CCAP policies and procedures. The schedule is flexible and may be adjusted as needed. The position is 16–29 hours per week and is based in a business office environment. CCAP’s mission is to empower people and communities facing poverty and social and cultural barriers through advocacy, education, and access to high-quality health and human services. CCAP seeks to cultivate a workforce devoted to compassionate and respectful care and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current student, recent graduate, or individual interested in pursuing a career in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Provide and maintain all required immunizations and/or vaccinations.
Complete all required background checks.

Nice To Haves

Prior HR, administrative, or office experience.
Previous internship, coursework, or other exposure to Human Resources.
Experience with HRIS or payroll systems.
Experience working in nonprofit HR.

Responsibilities

Post job openings and recruit using the applicant tracking system (ATS) and other applicable programs.
Schedule interviews and complete reference checks.
Assist hiring managers with recruitment activities.
Complete new-hire onboarding and process requirements for newly hired staff.
Process background checks, clearances, and E-Verify as needed.
Complete onboarding and tracking for internships, volunteers, and clinical placements.
Assist with new employee orientation when needed.
Track employee-required information based on grant requirements, including PPD, CANTS, BCI, and MMR.
Ensure processes comply with federal and state law.
Assist in maintaining a human resources system that meets management information needs.
Oversee the analysis, maintenance, and communication of records required by law, local governing bodies, or other departments.
Perform data entry, filing, and other administrative duties.
Maintain an Excel spreadsheet with recruitment and new-hire data.
Work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Provide reports and follow up with needed information.
Perform other duties as assigned.