Benefit Assistant at Urban Strategies LLC

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 May, 26

Salary

21.0

Posted On

22 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organization, Coordination, Confidentiality, Tact, Professionalism, Diplomacy, Proactivity, Interpersonal Relations, Communication, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Payroll Support, Benefits Administration, HR Administration, New Hire Orientation

Industry

Public Policy Offices

Description

JOB TITLE Benefits Assistant PROGRAM Corporate REPORTS TO HR Director SALARY $21/Hourly LOCATION San Benito, TX JOB TYPE Non-Exempt WORK SCHEDULE M-F / 9-5 General Description The Human Resource Assistant will perform administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the organization’s human resources department. ABOUT YOU You should be a person who enjoys working with people. Be well organized and be able to coordinate multiple tasks and projects at the same time. You should have the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy. Be an independent worker. Minimum Qualifications * 1 year of experience in the Human Resource field * Exceptional Oral and Written Communication * Interpersonal Relations, Communication, Proactivity, Confidentiality * MS Office Suite {Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint} Preferred Qualifications * BA/BS degree in Human Resources or related field * Bilingual in English and Spanish WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING HR Administration * Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation. * Maintains the departmental Human Resource email account. * 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. * Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records. * 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. * May assist with payroll functions including processing, answering employee questions, fixing processing errors, and distributing checks. * Acts as a liaison between the organization and external benefits providers and vendors, which may include health, disability, and retirement plan providers. * Conducts or assists with new hire orientation. * Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, holiday parties, and retirement celebrations. * Performs other duties as assigned. Benefits Administration Support * Assists with day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement (401k), and workers compensation. ABOUT URBAN STRATEGIES Urban Strategies exists to equip, resource and connect faith- and community-based organizations so that all children and families can reach their full potential. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., our team serves in the U.S. mainland, Puerto Rico, and Central America. COMPANY CULTURE Our work is driven by our three core values: 1. Authentic Relationships are foundational to our work and move beyond a transactional nature to truly know people. They serve as opportunities for mutual development and growth and are based on the belief that all people have inherent dignity and worth. 2. Servant Leadership is rooted in an other-centric mindset that informs the way one leads and builds up individuals, families, and communities. 3. Intentional Compassion describes a deliberate commitment to understand, formulate strategic responses, and activate others to reach their full potential. BENEFITS * Remote work for eligible positions. * Medical and Dental is paid 95% by company and 5% by employee (individual or family). * Vision is covered 100% (individual or family). * 401K matched contributions up to 4%. * Employee Assistance Program. * Vacation time is generous but varies depending on program and position. * 9 Sick Days and 11 Holidays. * Every teammate gets long and short-term disability free. * Positions that require laptops, the company provides one. * Positions that require cellphone, company issues one. PERKS * Meaningful employee engagement programs. * Education discounts (BA-PhD) with a variety of education partners. OTHER * Employment is conditional pending satisfactory results of all required tests and background checks. Urban Strategies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other legally protected classifications under applicable federal, state and local legal protections. To apply: Please visit www.urbanstrategies.us/careers [http://www.urbanstrategies.us/careers] Contact us with any questions at Recruiting at symbol urbanstrategies.us [Recruiting@urbanstrategies.us] Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

The HR Assistant will manage administrative tasks to support the HR department, including maintaining accurate HR files, handling employee inquiries regarding policies and benefits, and assisting with payroll functions. They will also act as a liaison with external benefits providers and support the administration of various employee benefits programs.