Description

Overview

The King Center is centrally focused on empowering people to create a just, humane, equitable, and peaceful world by applying Dr. King's Nonviolent philosophy and methodology (Nonviolence365). And we are looking for individuals who are passionate about creating a world where injustices cease and love prevails and are willing to embrace our core values to join our Beloved Community. 

Core Values:

• Nonviolence (love centered thinking, speaking, acting and engaging as a way of life)
• Compassion is a love-centered way to engage and respond to others
• Service fueled by passion and commitment 
• Excellence, efficiency, creativity, and innovation driving impact
• Personal responsibility and accountability “in all that we do”
• Operating with honesty and integrity
• Connective, collaborative, and effective communication
• Speaking truth to power in love
• Equitable, inclusive, and cultures of belonging
• Work-life balance, being fulfilled, and having FUN!

Summary

The Human Resource Department is critical to ensuring The King Center recruits and maintains qualified exceptional team members who are dedicated to advancing humanity. Under the direction of the Senior Director of Human Resources, the Human Resource Associate (HRA) will perform administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the organization’s human resources department. In this role, you will be responsible for obtaining and recording HR information, managing the HR database, and assisting company employees with enrollment procedures and HR-related issues.

To ensure success as an HR associate, you should have excellent communication skills, good interpersonal skills, and a good understanding of employment law. Ultimately, a top-notch HRA is well organized, efficient, and possesses the ability to multitask and acclimatize in a fast-paced environment.

To ensure success, HRA will display remarkable conflict management and decision-making skills with a solid understanding of employee relationships, staffing management, and payroll and benefits administration. The HRA is superb at problem-solving, efficient in scheduling and precise in the recruitment process.

Requirements

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Support all internal and external HR related inquiries or requests
• Assist with day-to-day operations of the HR department
• Support HR with maintaining employee records and entering/updating information into the HRIS (Paylocity)
• Assist Senior Director of HR (SDHR) with open enrollment, orientation, and employee relations when needed
• Provide clerical and administrative support to the HRD
• Help create and post job descriptions, review resumes and screenings
• Schedule meetings, and interviews, and maintain agendas
• With the SDHR, assist with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, conducting pre-screens and performing reference checks
• Coordinate communication with candidates
• Assist with performance management procedures
• Coordinate training sessions and seminars
• Keep up to date with the latest HR trends and best practices
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities

• Three years proven experience as an HR Assistant or relevant human resources/administrative position
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Proficient with payroll management, human resource information system (HRIS), and similar computer applications (Paylocity would be a plus)
• Familiarity with ATS software and resume databases
• Basic knowledge of labor laws
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong communications skills
• Degree in Human Resources or related field is preferred

Additional Preferred Requirements:

• Understanding and knowledge of Dr. King’s teachings and nonviolent philosophy and methodology, including the Beloved Community
• Knowledge of the King Center’s founder, Coretta Scott King (My Life, My Love, My Legacy)
• Results-driven and innovative self-starter
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to create effective partnerships
• Strong collaboration and teamwork
• High energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times