Arbor Research Collaborative for Health seeks a recent graduate with Human Resources and/or administrative assistant experience to join our HR team. This position will assist a variety of different roles including our recruiting & onboarding initiatives, benefit administration, coordinating staff events, staff recognition, payroll processing and staff departure processes. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be able to maintain a working knowledge of policies and also contribute to the ongoing improvement of said policies.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with recruiting activities such as posting new positions, scheduling interviews, and maintaining all recruitment related records including Affirmative Action Plan applicant data
• Assist with benefit administration, including maintenance of communication pieces, maintenance of enrollments, responding to employee questions, and communicating with the benefit broker and vendors
• Coordinate and execute staff morale events and meetings
• Support the Human Resource Generalist in overseeing employee recognition practices
• Responsible for data entry into Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and related spreadsheets; creation and upkeep of accurate and consistent employee records (electronic and paper files)
• Assist with payroll processing
• Assist with staff departure process
• Serve as back-up for portions of new hire orientation
• Assist with monitoring compliance posters; develop a general knowledge of employment law and how it applies to the organization
• Maintain a working knowledge of policies to be able to contribute to ongoing improvement of policies
• Provide general HR administrative assistance, including but not limited to updating and creating reports, facilitation of employee mailings and communication pieces

CORE VALUES

Our core values define who we are as an organization and serve as the foundation of our code of ethics. Arbor Research expects all employees to embody these and demonstrate them in our day-to-day work.

• Collaborative Spirit

We expect each staff member to learn from and teach one another and ask each to exhibit a curiosity and respect for the contributions of others.

• Creativity

We strive to cultivate a challenging, stimulating, and supportive environment where our employees are expected to be inquisitive, take initiative, and demonstrate ingenuity.

• Credibility

Our employees are smart, thoughtful, and objective in their work. We expect them to be technically solid in their area of expertise, and for those conducting research to demonstrate scientific rigor.

• Dedication

Our team achieves success because of our dedication to carrying out high quality work and delivering trusted results.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

General administrative supervision is received from the VP, People Operations.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to handle confidential information and data
• A very high degree of accuracy and organization, attention to detail, discretion, and confidentiality
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, both formal and informal
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Human Resources and/ or Administrative Assistant experience
• Experience with other Microsoft Office programs such as Visio and PowerPoint
• Experience with a Human Resource Information System (HRIS), including report creation