Catholic Charities of Fairfield County, located in Bridgeport, CT is seeking a full-time (35 hours/week), benefits-eligible Human Resources Associate to enhance the efficient operations of the Agency’s Human Resource department. The HR Associate is responsible for the day-to-day administrative functions and for organizing, processing and converting data required to fulfill HR deliverables including onboarding, performance management, recruiting and compliance.
Accountabilities:
- Coordinates and monitors the onboarding process, ensuring pre-employment information is received and reviewed in a timely manner and data is accurate and complete. Ensures hiring manager has obtained certified reference checks.
- Upon approval by hiring manager and HR leadership, identifies start date, approves pre-hire background check and training, prepares offer letter and forwards onboarding details to candidate.
- Daily execution of current HR processes with the goal of achieving a paperless HR program.
- Provides HR support to programs in the areas payroll and employment policies to ensure prompt, accurate and courteous resolution.
- Fulfills requests for audits and mandatory government reporting through completion of EEO-1 filings, salary surveys, workers’ comp reports and other compliance reviews.
- Create and generate reports (ad-hoc and canned) and analyze data.
- Works with department managers to obtain hiring criteria and acquire pre-hire budget approval.
- Formats and finalizes job postings in accordance with approved job descriptions and uploads to vetted job-search sites.
- Ensures compliance with employment laws and regulations, and posts updates relating to Agency and Diocesan policies.
- Coordinates with vendors to secure supplies, cell phones and technology products.
- Processes monthly vendor invoices.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Education, Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in HR or Business Management a plus.
- Experience with a HRMS/Payroll system a plus; Paycor preferred.
- Experience in ad-hoc reporting required.
- Previous experience working in a non-profit a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Technically proficient (Microsoft Office Suite); particularly, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
- Knowledge of various recruiting platforms a plus.
- Strong analytical ability and research skills; attention to detail.
- Proactive and independent thinker with ability to take initiative.
- Familiarity with laws, regulations, and HR best practices.
- Notary Public License a plus.
- Must possess utmost discretion and tact and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Catholic Charities offers a generous benefits package.
For consideration, please submit cover letter along with resume to: [email protected]
Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.