Temporary HR/Payroll Assistant or HR Intern

Riseorporated • Fridley, MN

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a temporary position expected to last about 4 months through January 2027. The role is responsible for maintaining human resources (HR) data integrity, generating reports, and offering general support to the HR team. The position may be filled as a temporary HR Assistant or as an HR Internship, and can be either part-time or full-time (20-40 hours per week). Rise, Inc. is a non-profit leader in disability services, supporting people to live a life filled with purpose and pride through employment, housing, and life-enrichment services. The company fosters a culture of learning and growth with extensive training, competitive salaries, and a fun work environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• At least two years of recent experience with primary responsibility for data and systems.
• Strong analytical, MS Excel, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, detailed-oriented individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong judgment, discretion, integrity and professionalism.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential materials.
• Ability to independently establish and complete work schedules and meet deadlines.
• Compliance with Rule 11 and Rise MVR background check required.
• Able to pass Rise pre-employment job testing.

Nice To Haves

• Two-year degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Experience with Paylocity strongly preferred
• Experience in the nonprofit industry and with HRIS allocations
• Skill in capturing and summarizing payroll information for analytical and monitoring purposes

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing data input within HRIS and LMS, including processing status changes, employee demographics, and wage theft notices.
• Work closely with the Human Resources and Payroll team to complete internal audits and ensure accurate and complete data within HRIS and LMS systems.
• Assist the team in handling employment verifications and other employment-related inquiries from person-served guardians, case managers, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Complete and verify team member and person-served I-9 forms and documentation and maintain I-9 files.
• Support the team with projects as may be assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Extensive training
• Opportunity to learn about the human resources field in a non-profit setting
• Fun team environment that supports professional development and opportunities for career advancement.
• PSLF-eligible employer (qualified student loan balance may be forgiven after 120 covered payments)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED