Human Resources/Administrative Assistant

Description

Join a dynamic, fast-paced, inclusive and supportive workplace focused on high quality services to children and families in our community.

$17.00 Hourly 40 Hours Weekly

Supportive Workplace

Excellent Benefits

• Among the highest compensation of any agency in the area
• All staff paid hourly/overtime work receives overtime pay
• Training hours paid
• Comprehensive medical/vision
• Dental benefits with employer contribution
• 11 paid holidays plus an extra day for your birthday and a floating holiday
• 12 - 24 paid days off, depending on length of service
• Mileage reimbursed at .655 cents
• Monthly phone stipend of $20
• 403(b) retirement plan with profit sharing contributions
• Cost of living pay increases annually; merit increases at time of evaluation
• Annual bonuses to staff as finances allow
• Short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance premiums paid in full by employer
• Employee assistance program

Your Development

Opportunities for growth and professional development,

including between $500 - $1,000 reimbursement for

training/CEU’s/tuition costs related to position

Our Values

· Commitment to greater diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and in our work

· Emphasis on positive workplace culture and teamwork

· Ethical, non-coercive practices in adoption

· Vocal advocates for social and political change benefiting children and families

· Recognized since 2011 by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s All Children, All Families program for supporting LGBTQ+ youth and families

Hands Across The Water is a private, non-profit child-placing agency located in Ann Arbor. The HR/Administrative Assistant aids the Business Manager, HR Specialist and the Executive Director for all activities related to the agency’s office operations, the physical locations/buildings, project management, and compliance with state and federal regulations.

The HR/Administrative Assistant must be reliable, flexible, organized, energetic, very detail-oriented, and aware of priorities and deadlines in order to maximize efficiency. The ability to work well with a team yet work autonomously with minimal direction and to remain focused, is required.

Hands Across The Water does not discriminate against an employee or applicant for employment with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, or a matter directly or indirectly related to employment, because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, political beliefs or mental or physical disability.

Requirements

A minimum of a high school diploma is required. A Bachelors or Associates Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Information Technology, Accounting, or a related field is desirable. HR or administrative experience in a professional setting preferred.

The HR/Administrative Assistant shall have computer knowledge and the ability to grasp the necessary software utilized in the job tasks. The HR/Administrative Assistant shall possess a high level of written and oral communication skills, a professional, polite manner, and shall possess skill and knowledge of office/facilities management. Must be able to lift office supplies including boxes of paper and operate office equipment.

 The HR/Administrative Assistant shall possess a valid Driver’s License, positive driving record and proof of automobile insurance.