Job Information
The Salvation Army HR Administrative Assistant in Spokane, Washington
Description
MISSION STATEMENT: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
SCOPE OF POSITION:
The Human Resource Assistant will be responsible for exercising judgment, confidentiality, and discretion with Human Resources (HR) policies/procedures covering administrative issues, employee guidelines, employee benefits, training programs and administration of HR for the Spokane Citadel Corps. The HR Assistant must be able to inter-relate with all staff members in a professional and caring manner while advocating for the Mission of The Salvation Army Spokane.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
AA in Business Administration or related field and/or three years of professional human resources experience. Professional Certification will also be considered
Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Knowledge of Federal and State HR, Wage, hour and Labor laws, policies and procedures
Demonstrated Knowledge of Employee Development plans
Demonstrated Knowledge of Progressive Discipline models
Demonstrated knowledge of hard copy and digital records management
Demonstrated knowledge of Onboarding and I9 Verification process
Demonstrated superior written/verbal communications skills; strong, positive interpersonal skills
Manage multiple tasks in an organized, efficient and accurate manner
Work effectively with all levels of employees, as an individual or with a team
Understand effective leadership and supervision philosophies
Demonstrated professionalism, confidentiality and objectivity
Microsoft Office proficiency-Outlook, Word and Excel required, PowerPoint, helpful
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain relationships with outside agencies, universities and other recruitment sources
Manage job postings; evaluate candidates; Prepare for and conduct interviews as required
Organize and maintain hard copy/digital Employee records and HR files
Maintain the security of proprietary business records and information
Conduct and track Employee Orientation/Onboarding
Provides clerical support to the HR department.
Track Employee evaluations
Understand and provide support for the Progressive Discipline process
Provide support for employee relations in the absence of the Human Resources Generalist by taking written statements and communicating issues with Divisional Headquarters Human Rsources
Organization and Management of forms applicable to HR and the Spokane Citadel Corps
Conduct periodic wage surveys
Understand Benefit enrollment process and coordinate with Divisional Headquarters Benefit team
Subject Matter Expert on I9 Verifications
Local Oversight of Protecting the Mission (PTM) Program participation and Training
Assist with seasonal events (Backpacks for Kids, Adopt-A-Family, Clothe-a-Child, fundraising, etc
Other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
Grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead
Operate telephone
Operate a desktop or laptop computer
Lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes
Access and produce information from a computer
Understand written information
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is a reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
Qualifications
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
- Driver's License
Experience
Required
- 3 years: Human resource experience or AA
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)