Stavros Center for Independent Living is a nonprofit seeking HR and Benefits Assistant for its Amherst location, this is a Full time 35 hours per week benefits eligible position. 

Our mission at Stavros is to help persons with disabilities and Deaf people develop the tools and skills they need to take charge of their own lives. We accomplish this through programs and services designed to meet the needs of persons of any age or disability as they work to achieve the life goals that are important to them.

Human Resources continues to evolve as the rules and laws are ever-changing! We strive to best help the employees and company in a cohesive manner to ensure a respectful, productive, and supported workspace. 

Are you a people person with a knack for being aware of the distinctions between how best to seek and retain quality employees while also mindfully instilling best practices and compliances for the good of the company?

As the Human Resources and Benefits Assistant, you will help employees with onboarding by being by the first point of contact. You will be the go-to for Benefits information particularly during new hire and annual enrollment. You will be provide information regarding a Leave of Absence, while supporting both the company and employee through insuring all the required documents are completed. 

You will provide guidance to the organization and its management as well as employees by staying up to date and in compliance with Federal and State labor laws and benefits.

As a benefits eligible employee, you can enjoy the following comprehensive benefits package:

· Affordable Medical (Stavros pays 79%)

· Dental (Stavros pays 80%)

· Vision Plans (Starting at $8.32 / Month)

· Flexible Spending Account

· Life Insurance (100% Company Paid)

· Employee Assistance Program – Resource hub for life questions – 100% Company Paid, Confidential and Available 24/7

· Voluntary Insurances (Accidental, Term/Whole Life Ins., STD, etc.)

· 14 Paid Holidays off

· Vacation Accruals (Up to 2 Weeks by 1st Anniversary)

· Personal Time 

· Sick Time 

LIST OF ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Assists the HR Director in the administration of the Human Resources function including Recruitment & Selection, Benefits, Leaves of Absence and Compliance.

· Assists the HR Director with Benefits administration including employee enrollments and, cancellations or changes.  Maintains all provider databases related to employee benefits. 

· Organizes and manages annual open enrollment process including all communications, election materials and enrollment process. 

· Maintains and supports recruitment administration including job posting, advertising interview scheduling, reference checking. Prepares and deliver job offers to candidates. 

· Maintains human resource information system (HRIS) records utilizing Paylocity, and compiles reports from the database; maintains and distributes updated weekly HR report to indicate employee head count changes. 

· Manages Leave of Absences process including communications regarding; Eligibility Requirements, Required documentation; Benefits deductions and request for accommodations. Communicates with supervisors on leave details. 

· Prepares HR-related forms and documents including but not limited to all new hire paperwork, benefit packets and training materials 

· Maintains compliance with federal, state and local employment and benefits laws and regulations. 

· Organizes and maintain comprehensive Human Resources Department files and systems, i.e. personnel, medical, benefit, worker’s compensation, and training, automated or manual. Making sure files are complete and up-to-date; information is easily located in files; remove and archive inactive records or files. 

· Assists with other projects in the Human Resources department as needed

· Reports to the HR Director. 

LIST OF QUALIFICATIONS 

· High School diploma or equivalent plus 1 to 2 years of Human Resources or Benefit Administration related experience required. 

· Prior HR experience in a non-profit a plus.  

· Knowledge of disability culture is a plus

· Excellent time management and organizational skills

· Excellent computer skills, knowledge of MS Office and database navigation

· Excellent communication and writing skills to ensure respectful delivery of service