Human Resources Assistant

Washington, DC
Full Time
Human Resources
Entry Level
Public Citizen is a national, non-partisan, public interest group with over 1 million members and supporters. We focus on holding corporations accountable and are helping lead the charge against President Trump’s authoritarianism. Public Citizen represents the public interest in the halls of power. We champion good government, a strong regulatory system, a clean and sustainable environment, affordable and safe health care, citizen access to the courts, corporate accountability in the trade arena, and more.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The human resource assistant will support the human resource department.  The human resource assistant will assist with the lifecycle of an employee which include, hiring, during employment and exiting Public Citizen.  It is the human resource department’s responsibility to ensure the employees at Public Citizen is working in a harmonious work environment and have the tools they need to do their job.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
  • Provide administrative support for human resources, i.e. memos, letters, presentations, etc.
  • Serve as the liaison for the human resource department and respond to policies, benefits, collective bargaining inquiries.  Handle all inquiries with respect, confidentiality and timely.
  • Assist with new employee paperwork and coordinate new employee orientations and onboarding.
  • Complete employment verification, unemployment forms, and other request assigned.
  • Track multiple projects using spreadsheets or word to keep track of projects.
  • Organize and assist with employee social events, location, food, set up and clean up, etc.
  • Maintain employee, vendor and administrative files, and keep databases updated.
  • Maintain benefit paperwork by enrolling and terminating employees in the hr system.
  • Assist with recruiting and hiring, by posting job announcements on various websites and attending job fairs.
  • Always maintain confidentiality and represent the human resource department professionally.
  • Assist with human resource projects, employee relations and other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Education: A high school diploma or GED is required. 
  • Experience: At least three years of performing administrative tasks, previous experience in an HR role is advantageous
  • Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Strong communication skills, the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information, professional, have a positive attitude, team player, pay attention to detail, and multitasking skills are essential.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The salary range for this position is $70,114 to $85,383, plus a generous benefit package. The position is not in the bargaining unit. Below is a list of some of our benefits (please note that some benefits have eligibility requirements).
  • 100% paid medical and dental coverage for employee and children
  • Three weeks paid vacation for new employees, five personal days, sick leave and more
  • Paid leave when office is closed Christmas to New Years
  • 401K plan with a 5% contribution from PC after one year of employment
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment
  • Sabbatical after 8 years of employment
  • Student loan reimbursement program
TO APPLY:

Send cover letter and resume to [email protected].  Please, no phone calls. 


Public Citizen is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, LGBT candidates are encouraged to apply. Public Citizen employees are proud members of SEIU Local 500.


 
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