HR Specialist

Joni and Friends•Agoura Hills, CA

8d•$29 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

The HR Specialist supports human resources compliance, workers’ compensation, leave administration, payroll, and administrative operations at Joni and Friends. The role manages OSHA records and reporting, employment posters, California Live Scan compliance, sexual harassment prevention training tracking, and I-9 records. The specialist also updates the employee handbook under the guidance of the Senior Director, HR. The position manages workers’ compensation claims, documents work-related illnesses and injuries, authorizes medical treatment, and coordinates with safety personnel to address hazards. It supports the HR Manager with workers’ compensation and leave-related matters, including audits and leave administration. The role responds to employee inquiries, explains leave rights and options, tracks leave documentation and transactions, and assists with accommodation requests and the interactive process. The HR Specialist supports payroll by obtaining supervisor approvals for timecards and assisting with payroll tasks, with the goal of learning all facets of payroll to serve as payroll backup. Administrative duties include responding to ergonomic equipment requests, updating the AMG communications platform, and managing the HR inbox and mail. This is a hybrid position based in the Agoura Hills office on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, with remote work on Wednesday and Friday. The work is primarily sedentary in a professional office environment. Joni and Friends describes its workplace as a Christ-centered community and expects employees to support its Christian mission, beliefs, and practices.

Requirements

Possess a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ and agree with the Joni and Friends Statement of Faith.
Desire to serve in a growing and dynamic Christian service ministry.
Understand Christian ministry, specifically disability ministry.
Experience with ADP or similar HRIS/payroll systems.
At least 2–3 years of experience in workers’ compensation claims management, OSHA recordkeeping, multi-state leave of absence administration, and HR compliance.
Advanced proficiency with software platforms, including Microsoft Office applications, and intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Power Automate.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to recommend solutions.
Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive information.
Detail-oriented, with strong process accuracy and follow-through.
Adaptable, dependable, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with others.
Servant-hearted approach to supporting employees and organizational needs.

Nice To Haves

At least 2–3 years of multi-state payroll processing experience.
Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Manage OSHA recordkeeping and reporting, including Forms 301, 300, and 300A.
Order, communicate, and display employment posters.
Manage the California Live Scan compliance program.
Track sexual harassment prevention training.
Maintain, update, and purge I-9 records.
Update the employee handbook under the guidance of the Senior Director, HR.
Manage the workers’ compensation claims process.
Document work-related illnesses and injuries and authorize medical treatment.
Identify causes of work-related injuries and illnesses and coordinate with safety personnel to correct hazards.
Assist the HR Manager with workers’ compensation leaves of absence and workers’ compensation audits.
Assist the HR Manager with leave of absence administration.
Respond to employee inquiries and meet with employees to explain leave rights and options.
Track leave time, doctor’s notes, insurance payments, and other transactions.
Respond to accommodation requests and assist with the interactive process.
Contact supervisors to approve timecards and assist with payroll tasks.
Learn all facets of payroll to provide payroll backup.
Respond to ergonomic equipment requests and request a doctor’s note when applicable.
Update the AMG communications platform.
Manage the HR email inbox and collect mail.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Model and support Joni and Friends’ Christian beliefs, practices, mission, and values.
Support fellow staff and volunteers in following Christ, including through prayer, Scripture, and personal example.
Engage with people living with disabilities with love and dignity.
Participate in or lead prayer and worship during meetings, events, and outreaches.
Affirm the Joni and Friends Statement of Faith annually and attend a church whose statement of faith does not contradict it.