Human Resources Generalist

About Interfaith Community Services:

As North County's largest social services agency, Interfaith Community Services has been "helping people help themselves" since 1979. The organization provides a wide range of programs designed to empower hungry, homeless, and low-income community members to begin a pathway towards self-sufficiency. Each year, Interfaith Community Services impacts?more than?20,000 community members by providing basic needs and nutrition support, social services, shelters and housing, employment development, senior services, veterans programs and addiction recovery support.

Together, in partnership with 250+ diverse faith communities, more than 1,700 recurrent volunteers, and a growing staff of over 275, Interfaith provides a safe-haven and pathway towards self-sufficiency for more than 20,000 community members annually.

If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a service-driven environment, we invite you to be part of our mission!

What You'll Do:

In the Human Resource Generalist role, you'll provide administrative and clerical support to the Human Resources Department and supports HR functions including payroll, benefits, and leaves. This position maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records to support the mission of Interfaith Community Services.

• Maintains confidential files, employee records, and Human Resources department records, both physical and electronic documents
• Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately
• Supports the Human Resources department by performing reception duties and responding to employee inquiries
• Schedules and organizes meetings on behalf of the department and Senior Human Resources Director
• Assist the Human Resources department by keeping order and maintaining the department’s organization and cleanliness.
• Orders and maintains department supplies including office, cleaning, recruiting, and new- hire supplies.
• Provides support on department-wide projects as they arise.
• Processes all EDD requests to ensure accuracy and informs Senior HR Director of any discrepancies
• Processes all employment verifications requests
• Directly supports with payroll functions such as reports, tracking and 401k deduction processing
• Provides timely general employee guidance on all HR-related topics
• Assists with other HR functions such as worker’s compensation, recruitment, and retention, etc. as necessary
• All other duties as assigned

Who You Are:

You're passionate about making a lasting impact, whether supporting individuals directly or enhancing our organizational effectiveness. To thrive in this role, you'll: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required
• 2+ years of experience in a progressively responsible clerical, customer service or administrative position required; an equivalent combination of education and experience can be substituted

SKILL SETS / ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Working knowledge of Human Resources principles and practices
• Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet multiple deadlines in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment
• Knowledge of adult development and community and social service resources
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and collaborative teams
• Ability to communicate professionally with a diverse workforce and maintain positive working relationships across all organizational levels
• Demonstrates teamwork, cooperation, and a strong sense of urgency
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional boundaries with staff
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of client and employee information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Primarily office-based work environment
• Frequent use of computers, phones, and standard office equipment
• Regular interaction with staff, clients, and external partners in a professional setting
• Ability to remain in a seated position for extended periods, with periodic standing and walking
• Ability to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity, including keyboarding, filing, and handling office materials
• Ability to occasionally move, lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 25–30 pounds
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and grasp as necessary to perform essential job functions
• Ability to communicate effectively and exchange information verbally and in writing
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Location: Onsite/Escondido

Hours: 8am-4:30pm

Hourly Rate: $24.89-$27.23

***** This is a temporary role for 3 months with an a possibility of an extension*****