Human Resources Assistant (Temporary)

Title Human Resources Assistant (Temporary) About the Organization Billion-dollar credit union serving nearly 80,000 members throughout California's beautiful Central Valley is looking to expand their team. For over 75 years we have been providing superior service for our members and community. As a not-for-profit financial cooperative we believe in banking with a purpose and therefore annually return millions of dollars to our members in the form of better rates, lower fees, and access to fair credit. We pride ourselves in helping our members achieve their financial dreams. At the end of the day, we are optimists, partnering with our members and community to empower a brighter future. Together, we are doing great things for the community we call home. Description

The temporary Human Resources Assistant works closely with the Human Resources Manager to support hiring and retention goals, support benefits administration, and to enforce policies, and procedures throughout the credit union. This position is responsible for a wide range of HR functions including full cycle recruitment, Engagement Team initiatives, benefits administration, and supporting administrative tasks for the department.

• Keeps abreast of current and proposed legislation, regulatory changes, and employment laws at the federal, state, and local level.
• Conducts the full lifecycle recruitment process. To include posting job requisitions internally and externally, sourcing, evaluating, and screening candidates.
• Support employee onboarding by conducting pre-hire actions such as; background check orders, IT Tickets, department coordination, etc.
• Completes EDD claim forms, employment verification requests and other HR related informational requests.
• Maintains and manages all employee records in accordance with our internal filing system. Ensure proper document retention according to current guidelines.
• Merge employee profiles from HRIS (Paychex) and paper files into electronic employee files.
• Supports HR Manager with benefit plan invoices on a monthly basis as needed.
• Supports offboarding process when employees leave the credit union.
• Supports Engagement Team initiatives to include drafting internal communications, coordinating volunteer events, and other relevant Engagement Team needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience & Skills

• Two years of human resources experience including recruitment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required, college degree or HR certification preferred.
• Experience managing privileged and confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
• Knowledge of both federal and state employment-related laws and regulations.
• Ability to handle multiple competing and time sensitive priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Microsoft office programs experience required to include Word and Excel.

Pay Range and Schedule:

• This position is a Tier 8, with a pay rate ranging from $25.00 to $32.00 per hour
  • The anticipated pay rate for new hires is between the low-end and midpoint of the range, depending on experience
  • The pay rates listed above are based upon the geographic location of our Administrative Offices in Modesto, CA using the greater Central Valley area for our pay range calculations
• Full Time, typically 30-40 hours per week
  • Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 5pm
  • Flexibility to occasionally work early or late hours, typically with advance notice
• This is a temporary assignment with an expected duration of approximately five (5) months covering a leave of absence, with the possibility of extension or early conclusion depending on organizational needs.

Position Requirements

Mental/Emotional Requirements

• Technical aptitude to understand complex programs and applications.
• Displays courtesy, tact, and diplomacy during personal contact with others inside and/or outside of the organization for purposes of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, or soliciting cooperation.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, accurate and ability to adapt to change. Excellent decision making and time management skills.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to trouble-shoot problems and research capabilities of current or proposed products.

Physical Requirements

• Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
• The incumbent is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; typing; viewing a computer screen and reading.
• Climb/descend stairs in an emergency situation.
• Operate routine office equipment including personal computers, copy machines, mobile and landline phones, calculator and others as needed.
• Maintain working on a computer for six to eight hours daily, on average.
• Work extended hours if required or requested by management.
• Regular, reliable and timely attendance.

Working Conditions

Must be able to routinely perform work indoors in climate-controlled shared work area with minimal noise.

Other Requirements

• Perform job functions independently, or with limited supervision, and work effectively either on own or as part of a team.
• Read and carry out various written instructions and follow oral instructions.
• Speak clearly and deliver information in a logical and understandable sequence.
• Effectively handle multiple, simultaneous, and changing priorities.
• Exercise highest level of discretion on both internal and external confidential matters

Location Administrative Office Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.

Apply Now