Overview

Job Title: Human Resources Assistant

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: Vice President of People and Culture

FLSA Status: Full-time - Non-Exempt

Location: Arlington, Texas

Job Profile: This position provides support for all activities of the Human Resources Department, which includes, but is not limited to, benefits, employee recruitment and processing, maintaining personnel records, HR systems, performance management, training, and employee relations.

Details:

• Provides administrative and clerical support for all HR functions.
• Maintains employee personnel files with all legally required, up to date documentation.
• Post open positions internally and externally maintaining contact with all viable sources of applicants.
• Processes, routes, and maintains documentation on all incoming resumes, applications, and other paperwork for prospective, hired, and termed employees.
• Assist HR with background checks on potential employees.
• Produces and compiles all new hire paperwork for onboarding and assist with benefits as directed.
• Prepares material for and assists with orientation and with new hire training.
• Enters all employee data and updates into the Human Resources database system.
• Regularly updates staff lists and agency organizational charts.
• Business cards and name tags ordered for employees.
• Interprets policies and procedures for employees.
• Assist other departments with weekly/monthly reports.
• Assist department with sending out staff announcements, RSVP’s, and event room set-ups.

Other Duties:

In accordance with the team philosophy of the agency, will routinely be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the activities listed above, as assigned by supervisor. Must act in accordance with the agency’s mission statement and goals.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma required; related college coursework preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years work experience in a HR support capacity required.
• Experience in working with employees at all organizational levels preferred.
• Experience handling confidential agency matters and information with discretion.
• Current Texas Driver’s License Required. Must provide proof of automobile liability insurance.
• Knowledge of all MS Office Suite and HR systems proficiency required.
• Communication Skills
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret instructions.
  • Ability to respond effectively to complaints or sensitive inquiries.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to identify the various needs of the hiring managers to assist with the recruitment process.
• Mathematical Skills
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, or diagram form.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must be highly organized with the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Must exercise good judgment and demonstrate experience in working with sensitive issues.
• Frequent prolonged sitting, walking, stooping, standing, stair-climbing and lifting of up to 25 pounds.

COVID-19 vaccine is required for all employees as of September 1, 2021. (SafeHaven of Tarrant County is an equal opportunity employer and reasonable accommodations will be considered for valid medical or religious exemptions.)

We encourage a creative, diverse, and inclusive work environment. All leaders of SafeHaven recognize the value of every individual in creating success for our programs and services. SafeHaven is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and promoting employees without discrimination. SafeHaven does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, military or veteran status, age, citizenship, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Profile:

Are you interested in pursuing meaningful work? Are you interested in ending intimate partner violence in Tarrant County? SafeHaven is Tarrant County’s only state-designated family violence program – this means we have the honor of working alongside domestic violence victims to keep them safe and simultaneously do our part in holding offenders accountable. We offer flexible work-life balance and an opportunity to change the community – and the world. We are excited to welcome new staff into our family and to work on this critical, life-saving mission together.

Benefits Include:

• Generous PTO policy
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance other optional items
• 403b plan with SafeHaven match after first year
• Culture focused on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging