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The San Diego Rescue Mission is built on beliefs that speak to the heart. We believe this is more than a job, it's a calling to love our neighbors and those in need the way that Jesus would. In our programs, we create a holistic approach to recovery and rehabilitation while ensuring that our building is a safe haven for men, women, and children who have experienced homelessness.

The Human Resources (HR) Assistant brought into the Mission understands and embodies our calling of changing homelessness in San Diego County through Christ. This individual must also further the mission, vision, and values of the San Diego Rescue Mission through the work they perform by being the go-to person for all things HR related. This position mainly works from our headquarters office in Downtown San Diego, but periodic travel is required between our adjacent locations in Oceanside and National City.

Generally, our HR Assistant will be involved in coordinating activities such as employee engagement and culture, employee records, employee training and development, employee relations, benefits management, and recruitment and retention (including the employee lifecycle and performance management). With the greater HR team and Director of HR, we wear many hats and tend to roll up our sleeves to get things done, which means you never stop learning.

This position reports to and works closely with the Director of Human Resources where they will perform administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the San Diego Rescue Mission's HR department. Due to the nature of this position and the extreme sensitivity of employee records, the candidates must be highly dependable and able to maintain the strictest confidentiality.

Key job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Conducts or assists with new hire orientation.
• Acts as a liaison between the organization and external benefits providers and vendors, which may include health, disability, and retirement plan providers.
• Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
• Provides clerical support to the HR department.
• Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, holiday parties, and departmental functions.
• Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management.
• May assist with payroll functions including processing, answering employee questions, fixing processing errors, and distributing checks.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation.
• Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records.

Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

The Mission assumes that the candidate will serve as an advocate for the Mission, will support and defend our Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, and Mission Values, and has a genuine desire to serve the Lord in the ministry of "rescue."

Experience

• 1-3 years of experience as an HR Assistant, HR Coordinator, or HR Specialist
• Experience in a faith-based entity as an HR professional is preferred.
• HR training certifications preferred (Certificates, SHRM, PHR, etc.)
• Experience working at a nonprofit organization is preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Comfortable adapting to change and finding solutions.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong follow-through and a focus on owning the outcome.
• Able to maintain extreme confidentiality about all things HR related.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
• Embodies a Mission-wide perspective beyond the specific program they serve. Remain mindful of the organization's Mission and Vision as a filter for all we do.
• Ability to exercise practical judgment, sensitivity, and creativity to changing needs and situations
• A high self-starter that sees duties and gets them done.
• Very people-oriented and supports a positive faith-based working environment.
• Ability to be continuously learning
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Excellent active listening, communication, and presentation skills.
• Embody SDRM's organizational values: Faith, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence. Intentionally participates in spiritual disciplines and practices that continue to grow their relationship with Christ.
• Expert computer skills and ability in using Microsoft® operating systems, Microsoft Office®, and other database-type systems.

Important Notes

Position Details: This is a part-time hourly (non-exempt) position (up to 20 hours/week).

Pay: The rate of pay for this California-based position is $20.00 per hour.

Benefits and Perks: The San Diego Rescue Mission makes available certain benefits for all part-time employees. Benefits offered include Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.

Dress code: We work in a business casual dress attire environment, with casual-dress Fridays. The dress code does vary by position and department, please consult with your hiring manager to confirm your applicable dress code at the time of hire.

Supervisory: No supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to push, move, lift, or otherwise bear 10-30 lbs. Applications may include but are not limited to repetitive work using a computer keyboard, mouse, and headphones while sitting and/or standing at an assigned work desk area.

All openings are subject to change without notice, due to the volume of applications/resumes received, we are unable to respond to status inquiries. Please be assured that your information is being properly handled and forwarded to the appropriate hiring staff. If your skills and qualifications meet the needs of the job, you will be contacted.

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