Human Resources Associate (4863)

SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA CORP•Kerrville, TX

About The Position

Schedule/Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with occasional weekend. This position is responsible for: Prepares new hire paperwork, conversions and separation paperwork for employees; maintains confidential personnel files; maintains and updates employee data information in the employee files; answers telephones, verifies employment status; assists employees in benefits enrollment; prepares and processes employee payroll; performs secretarial functions and assists in special projects.

Requirements

Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language effectively.
Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines and time constraints.
Ability to apply discretion and independent judgment and exercise confidentiality.
Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.)
Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.
Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, And Two years experience in working in a professional office environment, with prior experience in human resources preferred, Or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

Completes all employment action documentation for Unit employees including but not limited to new hire, background checks, E-Verify, classification changes, and separation.
Conducts new hire orientation for new employees; explains policies, procedures, and mission statement to all new employees; completes and maintains employment files for employees.
Ensures paperwork is submitted to DHQ Human Resources for review and approval by the Divisional Finance Board in a timely manner.
Communicates and enforces The Salvation Army policies and procedures; provides training and orientation to employees on benefits, such as insurance, pension, vacation; ensures that employees benefits are processed and monitored accurately.
Prepares and processes employee records and payroll; collects employee time sheets; records hours on worksheets and balances the same; serves as liaison to the payroll administrator vendor and shares payroll figures.