Job Title: Human Resources Assistant (Temporary)

Department: Human Resources

Reports to: Human Resources Manager

FLSA: Temporary, Non-Exempt

Division: Administration

Location: Onsite

Business Unit: Administration

Grade level: 5

This temporary position offers a starting hourly range of $16.98 - $20.38 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

About The Children’s Center

The Children’s Center, founded in 1929, provides evidence-based clinical therapy to children who deal with mental, behavioral, emotional, intellectual, and developmental health and educational challenges or may have experienced trauma.

School + Community-Based Partnerships

We partner with K-12 schools and community organizations that serve children to provide clinical therapy, counseling, psychological services, and psychiatric evaluations, treatment & interventions.

Child Welfare

In addition to the clinical therapy programs offered, The Children’s Center places children in licensed foster homes, and supports them throughout their time in the child welfare system.

Child Well-being + Family Success

We operate an onsite family success center that promotes child-wellbeing and offers children and youth from all walks of life to access relevant mental health crisis prevention and child abuse and neglect prevention services.

Advocacy

We champion child and youth well-being for those experiencing poverty-related issues, those within the child welfare system, and those in need of evidence-based, clinical therapy. TCC’s mission is to help children and families shape their own futures.

If as many children as possible, and their families can easily access comprehensive, evidence-based, clinical therapy that is integrated into and supports their everyday lives then, children will experience an improved quality of life where they have a true sense of agency and empowerment in their lives.

Core Values

We embrace and demonstrate a set of Core Values as the foundation of our culture. They define how we do what we do, and what we value in our work with each other and our community.

• Dedicated: We are devoted, dedicated and always willing to pitch to accomplish our mission.
• Passionate: We are passionate about what we do and helping the people we serve.
• Accountable: We do what we say and accomplish all aspects of our responsibilities.
• Can Do Attitude: We approach our responsibilities with a positive attitude.
• Respectful: We always treat co-workers, donors, children and families with the utmost respect, courtesy, and patience.

Job Summary

The Temporary Human Resources Assistant provides administrative support to the Human Resources Department to ensure the efficient operation of HR functions. This position is temporary in nature and is designed to assist with HR projects, recruitment activities, onboarding, employee record maintenance, audits, and general administrative support during periods of increased workload, special projects, or staffing transitions.

Job Requirements

• Associate degree preferred and experience working in Human Services preferred (experience may be substituted for education).
• 1-2 years of Human Resources experience, strong administrative experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).
• Basic working knowledge of employment laws, labor regulations, and HR best practices.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and data entry systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.

Essential Functions

• Maintain employee records and documentation in accordance with organizational standards.
• Assist with internal and external HR audits.
• Support credentialing activities, audit readiness efforts, self-audits, and audit participation.
• Assist with recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Schedule interviews and coordinate interview logistics.
• Collect and process pre-employment documentation, eligibility verification, background checks, and reference checks across multiple systems.
• Prepare and process new hire paperwork.
• Process and distribute Human Resources mail.
• Create, maintain, and organize employee personnel files.
• Prepare and distribute internal communications regarding employee status changes, including new hires, transfers, promotions, and separations.
• Process employee changes and enter employment data into the HRIS system.
• Respond to HR-related inquiries and provide excellent customer service to employees and applicants.
• Provide general administrative support to the Human Resources Department.
• Order employee recognition items and departmental supplies as needed.
• Maintain the integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality of Human Resources records and information.
• Support compliance with applicable labor laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Assist with HR projects, reporting, and process improvement initiatives as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the HR Department.

Additional Functions

• Contribute to a positive workplace culture that demonstrates evidence of high accountability, inclusivity, and collaboration.
• Demonstrate a commitment to anti-racist practices, diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Actively support and encourage creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive administrative and service delivery environments.
• Adhere to best practices, ethical standards, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Flexibility is required.

Other

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• High ethical standards and demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively with employees, managers, applicants, and external partners.

Benefit Package

including Accrued Paid Sick Time Matching 3% 403(b) retirement plan after one year and 1,000 hours, fully vested after two years of employment Longevity Pay Employee Assistance Voluntary Benefits Pet Insurance Legal Shield (prepaid legal services)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.