Sr. Human Resources Assistant

NRECA is a unique national trade association providing advocacy financial services and business support services to over 900 consumer owned electric cooperatives across the country. NRECA employees are united by our mission inclusive culture collaborative workplace and commitment to service excellence. As a best place to work employer we operate with integrity transparency and a spirit of innovation. Position is located in Arlington Virginia and reports to the office five days a week.

NRECAs Human Resources (HR) Department strives to deliver Service Excellence as #oneHR. We work collaboratively to deliver programs and solutions as a caring business partner. We consult advise and help managers and employees accomplish their goals while supporting their individual needs. We provide the full scope of HR services and employment life cycle support to ensure we attract retain and develop the best and brightest people to serve our mission.

Position Summary:

Few roles offer a clearer view of how a Human Resources department actually works. The Senior Human Resources Assistant supports every functional area of NRECAs HR team from compensation and benefits to HR systems and talent management and serves as the initial point of contact for employees managers and service providers. This role coordinates onboarding orientation and separation activities; partners with Payroll on biweekly processing accuracy; administers employee recognition and commuter benefit programs; and supports reporting data audits and records management that keep HR operations accurate and compliant. The ideal candidate combines exceptional attention to detail sound judgment and strong organizational skills. After the first 90 days fully onsite at our Arlington headquarters the position iseligible for a hybrid schedule whichallows flexibility to optionally work from home on Fridays.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for HR inquiries and employment verification requests.
• Coordinate onboarding orientation and separation activities including I-9 and E-Verify compliance.
• Support payroll processing through reconciliation reporting and issue resolution.
• Administer employee recognition and commuter benefit programs.
• Maintain HR records reporting audits and data integrity.
• Support recruiting activities candidate logistics and special HR projects.
• Assist with departmental budget tracking invoice processing and operational support.
• Ability to report to the office when required.

Direct Reports to this Position:

N/A

Formal Education Required:

• Bachelors degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience.

Experience and Certifications Required:

• 3 years of progressive HR administration experience.
• HRIS experience required; Workday preferred.
• SHRM and/or HRCI certification preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office and data management skills.
• Excellent customer service communication and organizational abilities.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Essential Physical Requirements:

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading.
• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time the job is rated for light work.

Salary Range: $62000$76000 annual salary

Final compensation determined by individual qualifications experience and internal equity.

Disclaimer Statement: The preceding job description has been written to reflect managements assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Additional Requirement:

The preceding job description has been written to reflect managements assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin disability veteran status or other legally protected status.

NRECA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment please e-mail or call: - NRECA Arlington Human Resources. Please call - NRECA Lincoln Human Resources for Lincoln NE employment opportunities. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released the Know Your Rights poster which updates and replaces the previous EEO is the Law poster and EEO Is the Law Poster Supplement.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination. NRECA will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information.

E-Verify. As a Federal Contractor NRECA is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. For information please click on the following link: E-Verify.

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