Human Resources Assistant

Working America is the community affiliate of the AFL-CIO. With four million members, Working America recruits and mobilizes people who do not have a union on the job in support of working families’ issues.

The Human Resources Assistant performs a variety of administrative tasks in support of the general human resource needs of the organization. The Human Resources Assistant is a confidential position.

The position is fixed-term with an expected end date on or before December 18, 2026

Reports to : Human Resources Administrator

Duties:

• Assists in the creation and maintenance of employee forms or documents;

• Assists in employee onboarding and offboarding;

• Answers basic employee questions about compensation and benefits;

• Processes employee status changes or benefits enrollments; maintains records of completed transactions;

• Assists in the implementation of organizational policies and procedures at headquarters and across field offices;

• Assists with employee background and motor vehicle record checks, logs information for review;

• Assists in the administration of Collective Bargaining Agreements;

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Interest in the areas in human resources and administration, and payroll and benefits

• Exhibit ethical conduct and maintain confidentiality regarding all aspects of work at all times;

• Dependable, consistently at work and on time, strictly follow instructions and policy;

• Ability to prioritize, plan and organize work activities, and consistently use time efficiently;

• Strong interpersonal skills;

• Good judgment;

• Effective oral and written communication skills;

• Computer efficiency in Microsoft and / or Google Workspace products.

• Washington, DC

• Full-time/Regular

• FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Salary for this position starts at $46,728. Includes medical insurance and 401(k) with employer contribution.

Working America is an equal opportunity employer. Working America is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from women, people of color, LGBTQIA and other non-conforming individuals, and individuals with disabilities.

To apply, please visit www.workingamerica.org/jobs .