Human Resources (Hr) Assistant

Human Resources Assistant
If you are not on The Opportunity Alliance website, please visit our careers page at https://www.opportunityalliance.org/careers/ to apply.
The Opportunity Alliance is seeking a friendly, energetic, driven, and detail-oriented Assistant to join our Human Resources Department. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team and learn the functionalities of Human Resources and other intricacies within our agency. This role has limitless options for growth for the candidate who hopes to further their interests in Human Resources, community outreach, and day to day interactions with agency employees.
The Human Resources Assistant will join the HR department as we develop, implement and support employment-related processes that add value to TOA and its employees, leading to improved employee welfare, empowerment, growth and retention, while remaining committed to TOA's key program drivers, its management and prosperity for its clients and employees.
At TOA our staff make a meaningful impact in our community every day, and in Human Resources we support those who are doing some of our community's most important work!
To contribute to this mission, the Human Resources Assistant will:

• Assist the HR team with recruitment and onboarding
• Run Pre-Employment background checks
• Complete web invoices and requests for payment for the department
• Assist with department reporting, recordkeeping and filing
• Assist the department with general administrative tasks, such as:
  • Scheduling
  • Phone calls and general inquiries
  • Orientation preparation
  • File copies
  • Mailings
  • Other duties as assigned

This position will work collaboratively with all Human Resources team members, operations, leadership, finance, and any other key stakeholders needed
SCHEDULE: This is a full-time, 40 hours/week, hourly position.
M - F, regular daytime business hours
LOCATION: onsite, office location in South Portland, ME
QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent with at least 1-2 years' experience in Human Resources or related field required.
• Demonstrated high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office products, to include, Excel, Word, and Power Point is required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated skills in building relationships, customer service, and meeting target goals.
• Prior experience with relational databases, with preference given to experience with HRIS systems is a preferred but not required.
• Contracts that have Rider D: Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background, child protective service check & sex offender check.
• Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list.
• Normal office conditions such as sitting, with occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, typing and lifting to 10 pounds.
• Driving may be necessary to attend meetings and trainings but is not a primarily and essential job responsibility.

Please submit a cover letter and resume along with your application.
Thank you!
Benefits: Our benefits include but are not limited to:
(offered to full-time and part-time employees)

• Generous paid time off accrual
• 9 paid holidays per calendar year and up to 3 floating holidays per calendar year
• Excellent medical benefits at very reasonable cost
• Dental and Vision insurance options
• Agency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances
• 403(b) retirement with a generous agency match (all employees are eligible)
• Tuition Reimbursement - offered once per year through an application process
• The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

To learn more about our benefits please visit, https://www.opportunityalliance.org/explore-our-benefits
Who we are
The Opportunity Alliance is "Helping People Reach for a Brighter Future".
Mission: The Opportunity Alliance works with people to build better lives and stronger communities. We provide advocacy, leadership, and support to identify the goals and address the needs of individuals, families, and communities.
The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a dynamic, results-focused Community Action Agency providing approximately 50 integrated community-based and clinical programs serving more than 20,000 people annually throughout the state of Maine. With over 50 years of experience, TOA draws from a comprehensive set of programs which address issues such as mental health, substance use, homelessness, lack of basic needs, and access to community supports. Through an extensive array of services, TOA provides opportunities for individuals to stabilize fragile situations and then works with them to achieve self-sufficiency. TOA is client-focused with extensive experience working with diverse client populations. TOA programming includes four key sectors of service:

• Mental Health & Wellness
• Community Building
• Family & Early Childhood Education
• Economic Resources

The Opportunity Alliance is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are viewing this posting on a third-party site, please visit our website at https://opportunityalliance.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers to apply.
Please submit a cover letter and resume along with your application.
Thank you!