About this role
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced human resources professional for a temporary volunteer assignment supporting our HR team. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys helping others, brings experience across various HR processes, and can provide dependable support during a period of transition.
Key Responsibilities
- Support HR processes, including recruitment coordination, onboarding, employee record maintenance, benefits support, and offboarding.
- Respond to routine employee questions regarding policies, procedures, and HR resources.
- Assist with light employee relations matters, including gathering information, documenting concerns, and supporting routine follow-up under HR leadership's guidance.
- Recognize and promptly escalate sensitive or complex employee concerns to HR leadership.
- Maintain accurate employee records and handle confidential information with discretion.
- Assist with HRIS data entry, record verification, testing, and employee support, as needed.
- Help prepare employee communications, process instructions, and other HR materials.
- Provide administrative and project support to help maintain continuity of HR operations.
Required Qualifications
- Prior HR generalist experience or comparable experience supporting multiple HR functions.
- Experience addressing routine employee inquiries and assisting with basic employee relations matters.
- Working knowledge of HR practices, confidentiality requirements, and workplace policies.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain professional boundaries, and recognize when an issue requires escalation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using an HRIS.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with the HR team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting an HRIS implementation, including data validation, system testing, process documentation, or user training.