Human Resources Specialist [150-HR]

$65,000 annually.

Full-time. Monday through Friday 8am until 4:30pm.

1220 SW Columbia Street, Portland, OR 97201

New Avenues for Youth is committed to supporting a workplace that honors, celebrates, and acknowledges our community's powerful differences. Through our work here, we move together to support the wellbeing, care, and growth of youth in our community. To be at our best, we embrace that the diverse communities we serve must be reflected in our colleagues supporting the work we do each day. We are committed to our workforce centering practices that support and encourage Black, Indigenous, people of color, people with disabilities, and people with non-dominant gender identities to grow and thrive.

We encourage Black, Indigenous, people of color, people with disabilities, and people with non-dominant gender identities who may not believe they meet all of the described qualifications to consider what they contribute to community, and apply.

Your New Role:

Working under the guidance of the Human Resources Director, the Human Resources Specialist is responsible for handling various human resource functions including the area of benefits administration, employee on and off boarding, oversight of training and engagement platforms, and general staff support. This individual is adept at learning, is good with grasping systems, and enjoys educating staff on benefits, policy, and procedure. The ideal candidate for this role is someone that is eager to assist with the many diverse responsibilities and requests that fall under the Human Resources umbrella.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs customer service functions for HR by answering employee requests and inquires
• Administer employee benefits programs as well as with benefits enrollments, plan changes and benefit terminations. Maintain all employee records up to date on our HRIS, Learning Management System, Performance Management platform, and other vendor platforms.
• Handles processing and completion of employee background checks, DMV checks etc.
• Conducts employee new hire orientation
• Assists with various employee hiring efforts as needed
• Completes all verification of employment requests
• Serves as point person for staff and management on use of our training and education platforms
• Work with departments within the agency to create internal trainings for employees within the Agency.
• Maintains all employee HR files and document uploading
• Reconciles vendor invoices for employee benefits and submits for payment
• Assists the HR Director with benefits related reporting/compliance requirements
• Assists the HR Director with the planning and execution of annual staff events
• Assists the HR Director with the completion of various projects that arise
• Handles other HR related administrative/clerical functions

Skills and Knowledge:

• A minimum of two years of Human Resources administrative experience required
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration preferred
• Desire and ability to work with highly diverse staff and youth from varied cultural, racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Excellent communication skills and proven success with managing detailed assignments
• Ability to work independently, troubleshoot, and effectively determine when additional input is needed
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office programs Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to support staff use and updates to our Learning Management System and Staff Engagement platform.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities with often conflicting priorities
• Consistently demonstrates an adaptable approach and an approachable demeanor

About Us...

New Avenues is an innovative, influential social services agency that works in partnership with the Portland area community to provide homeless, foster-care, and at-risk youth of all backgrounds with the resources and skills needed to lead healthy, productive lives. At New Avenues, everyone is youth centered and collaboratively work together to accomplish our mission.

We are a diverse non-profit organization serving this community for over 27 years. At New Avenues, we seek dynamic, spirited individuals looking to contribute to the success of these amazing young people. Being part of our team offers a rewarding experience where your contributions have impact. Our approachable and supportive management team is focused on providing you with the tools, guidance, and autonomy to thrive while gaining invaluable social services background.

New Avenues Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package...

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time, Paid Holidays, No Employee Cost Share for your Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance. Flexibility Spending Accounts, a 403b Retirement Savings Plan, and an Employee Assistance Resource and Referral Program.

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New Avenues for Youth is an Equal opportunity Employer.