Temporary People and Culture Specialist

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Closing Date: Until Filled

Agency Overview

At Neighborhood House (NH), our vision is a healthy, diverse, and welcoming community, free of poverty and racism, where all people thrive. We serve over 16,000 individuals in Seattle/South King County in the areas of early learning, youth development, citizenship, employment, health, housing, resource navigation, and aging adults. In addition to direct services, we use our experience and deep connection to our communities to advocate for equitable access to services, and policy changes that advance equity for all.

When one of us succeeds, we all succeed!

Neighborhood House is on a mission to becoming a multi-cultural, anti-racist agency. We are achieving this by sharing power, listening to and learning from each other and our communities, and working to repair past inequities. We are building a culture where equity is the foundation, inclusiveness is the default, and access for marginalized communities is the norm. 

Our Agency Values include Community, Equity, Integrity, Relationships, and Sustainability.

More information about our Agency Values can be found here.

Click here for more details about our benefits program.

Job Summary

The People and Culture team at Neighborhood House provides administrative and system support to over 350 staff located across multiple locations. Under the direction of the People and Culture Manager, the P&C Specialist is responsible for providing administrative and technical support across several areas. Duties for this role include but are not limited to supporting the full cycle recruiting process, records organization and maintenance, processing incoming staff changes and requests, providing administrative support to P&C Partners, and supporting a high volume of staff Q & A. This position may also serve as backup to other P&C team members in areas of general P&C when needed.

Responsibilities

Recruiting and Onboarding Support (50%)

• Update job descriptions, post job announcements and refresh positions on agency website and other external sites.
• Process all pre-employment screening requirements and accurately prepare all new hire paperwork and resources for new hire orientations.
• Support coordination of new employee orientations in partnership with P&C Partners and agency staff
• Ensure accurate and thorough processing of new hire paperwork including entering information in the HRIS (Kronos).
• Review candidate education evaluations and support completion for current staff changing positions.

P&C Administrative Support (50%)

• Complete employment verifications for staff as requested.
• Assist in re-running subsequent background check screens in compliance with local and federal laws and program requirements.
• Process employee information changes in Kronos, such as personal address updates, agency phone, supervisor, or site updates.
• Process all position changes in Kronos and HRDB.
• Track and update staff credentials in HRIS and other external systems in compliance with program and agency requirements.
• Promote a positive work environment and communications through ongoing and visible employee contact.
• Process incoming mail.
• Provide strong customer service to address employee questions and concerns.

Qualifications

 Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in Human Resources, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a culturally diverse workplace dedicated to equity and inclusion.
• Neighborhood House is on a journey to become a fully inclusive, multicultural, anti-racist organization. Candidate must demonstrate a commitment to advancing racial equity and social justice.
• Must demonstrate strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Familiar with federal, state, and local employment law and HR Policies and Procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software. Experience with HRIS software is a plus.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong organizational skill with the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy when completing tasks.
• Willingness to comply with the established agency performance standards which may include productivity/personal responsibility, client/customer service-orientation, embracing a team player orientation, and maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Must be able to work in a dynamic environment with constant change and growth.
• Ability to work in-person and remotely at a variety of work sites throughout King County.
• This is a hybrid role that will typically require 1-2 days of onsite work.

 Desired Qualifications

• Experience working for a non-profit.
• Group training/presentation skills a plus.

Required Credentials

• Must pass Neighborhood House background check requirements.
• Position requires Washington State bi-annual criminal background re-check.
• Department of Early Learning portable background check.

Post-Hire on-the-job Training Requirements

• Child Abuse and Neglect training (within 2 weeks of hire).
• Current First Aid Certificate within 30 days of hire.
• Current CPR Certificate within 30 days of hire.
• Sexual Harassment Training within 30 days of hire.
• Completion of Fair Credit Report Act (FCRA) Training within 30 days of employment.

Employment Practice

Neighborhood House is committed to diversity and to equal opportunity employment. As an equal opportunity employer, we support and follow federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Neighborhood House does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, color, creed, religion, caste, disability, national origin, marital status, mental or physical ability including HIV status, height, weight, veteran status, military obligations, sexual orientation and expression of gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Management and HR staff are committed to ensuring that all personnel decisions that affect employees, clients, volunteers, and board members are made in accordance with the equal employment opportunity principles of nondiscrimination.

Support

Inquiries may be directed to People and Culture at (206) 461-8430 or by e-mail to nhjobs@nhwa.org.