Human Resources Assistant

The PCRM Foundation is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to support the Director of Human Resources and Human Resources Coordinator in an administrative capacity e.g. responding to phone and e-mails requests, preparing correspondence, updating bulletin boards, filing, preparing check requests, maintaining contacts and calendars, scheduling appointments, maintaining spreadsheets and databases, etc. The HR Assistant will also assist with recruiting, hiring, orientations, benefits administration, and employee relations for four affiliated organizations.

Primary Areas of Responsibility & Specific Duties:

Recruiting-

• Manage resume paper flow
• Schedule interviews
• Prepare information packets for candidates
• Prepare decline letters

Hiring-

• Facilitate background checks
• Create and maintain personnel files

Orientations-

• Prepare new employee packets
• Prepare orientation schedules

Benefits Administration-

• Prepare benefits packets
• Prepare professional development review paperwork
• Promote policies & procedures

Employee Relations-

• Assist with the planning and implementation of staff education programs and events
• Update PCRM’s employee intranet
• Prepare anniversary certificates

Other-

• Provide back-up support to the receptionist
• Provide administrative support to the facilities department
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned

Required Education, Experience & Skills:

Education-

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Human Resources coursework preferred

Experience-

• Administrative experience required
• Customer/client service experience required
• Human resources experience preferred

Skills-

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to professionally advocate PCRM’s mission and summarize key issues and activities
• An eye for detail and strong organizational and filing skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and follow projects through to completion in a very fast-paced environment
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to develop solutions to identified problems
• Professional skills, demeanor, and work ethic
• Ability to maintain a sense of urgency, efficiency, and flexibility

Other Requirements-

• Enthusiasm for PCRM’s mission
• Ability and willingness to travel to related seminars, conferences, training, meetings, etc.
• Interest in developing new competencies as needed for the responsibilities of the position
• Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed

Terms of employment: Full-time in PCRM’s Washington, D.C., office (Friendship Heights neighborhood/metro).

Compensation: PCRM and its affiliated organizations offer competitive nonprofit salaries commensurate with experience. Additionally, the organizations offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes opportunities for continuing education and professional development.

How to apply: Please mail, fax, or e-mail a cover letter (see note below) and your résumé to:

The PCRM Foundation
Attn: Stacey B. Glaeser
5100 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., Ste. 400
Washington, DC 20016
Fax: 202-527-7410
E-mail: careers at pcrm dot org (Please note “Human Resources Assistant” in the subject line of your e-mail.)

Note: Please include the following in your cover letter: an explanation of your interest in joining the PCRM Foundation, where/how you found out about this career opportunity, and your salary requirement.

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