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Administrative Assistant II - HR 

About the Organization Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton is a faith inspired non-profit organization, mission-driven, family-friendly, and passionate about services to our communities. We offer a wide variety of exciting career opportunities in the areas of Direct Care, Clinical, Fundraising, Human Resources, IT, Finance, Marketing, and Nursing. When you join us, you can expect a true focus on work-life balance, rewarding career, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefit programs. Some of our benefits include: generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; Employee Assistance Program, excellent health & pension plans; Public Student Loan Forgiveness program; and wide array of training and staff development opportunities to earn on-site CEUs. Catholic Charities is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for staff as well as for people seeking assistance.

To learn more about the agency, please visit our website at: www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org. For frequently asked questions, please click here: https://www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org/careers/frequently-asked-questions/  
Req Number HUM-26-00002  
Location CAS - Central Administrative Services (Trenton)  
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Number of Openings 1  
Category Human Resources  
Description

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for administrative processes, special projects, and for providing administrative support for the primary functions within the HR department.  This position requires excellent communication and follow-up skills, independent judgment, critical thinking and initiative to plan and execute functions. High attention to detail and performing as a team player is essential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:       

  • Prepares letters and other documents using word processing, spreadsheet, HR database, or presentation software
  • Directs incoming HR inquiries from job applicants and employees appropriately
  • Provides support during agency personnel audits, and follows through on any missing documentation, as required
  • Administers employee life insurance enrollments and terminations
  • Supports the HR staff by filing confidential records daily
  • Assists with labor law posters’ distribution
  • Provides recruitment support as needed – reference checking, credentialing, job postings, and onboarding documentation.
  • Processes unemployment claims and hearings and provides wage verification
  • Creates and maintains HR files, and handles confidential and sensitive information with discretion and maintains confidentiality in accordance with agency policies and procedures
  • Facilitates reconciliation of HR AMEX statement and other billing reconciliation
  • Assists with benefits enrollment, data entry, and HRIS information research
  • Assists with meeting minutes, and taking notes during ER interviews, as requested
  • Follow up on New-Hire Orientation documents and updates spreadsheet
  • Assigns and deactivates gas pins for employees driving agency vehicles
  • Assists with tracking of CARI checks
  • Proofread documents as needed
  • Responds timely to the student loan forgiveness applications and employment verification requests
  • Maintains spreadsheet for recording the information gathered from exit interviews
  • Assists with ordering dept. supplies and furniture as requested
  • Act as a front desk relief staff
  • Assists with the HR department events and activities assigned
  • Assists with employee health benefit questions, as needed
  • Other related duties and projects as assigned

OTHER DUTIES: Assists with departmental projects as needed (Benefits Fair, Employee Recognition events, mass mailings, internal cross-training, administrative coverage during staff’s leaves, etc.) and other HR special projects as assigned.

 
Position Requirements

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITES:   Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple projects independently.  Extensive knowledge of office administrative procedures.  Interpersonal skills demonstrating a high standard for customer service, project coordination experience, and ability to work with different levels of employees as well as outside clients/vendors.  Proficient in Microsoft office products.  Good verbal and written communication skills.  Excellent follow-up skills and skilled in establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:    AA degree from an accredited college + 2 years of related experience; or HS / GED + 4 years of related work experience.  Prior HR and benefits experience a plus. 

 

 
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt  
Weekly Work Hours 35  
Proposed Salary TBD  
Schedule Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm 

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