HR Assistant

Location: New Haven, CT
Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Compensation: $18-22/hour

We are a mission-driven nonprofit organization serving the New Haven community through meaningful programs and services. Our organization values collaboration, accountability, and respect, and we are committed to maintaining a supportive and compliant workplace for all employees.

The Human Resources Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the Human Resources team. This role is ideal for someone early in their HR career who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and interested in learning all aspects of human resources within a nonprofit setting.

• Provide administrative support to the HR team, including document preparation, filing, and record maintenance

• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information

• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, including new hire paperwork and system setup

• Support benefits administration by processing enrollments, changes, and employee inquiries

• Assist with compliance-related documentation, audits, and reporting

• Coordinate interview scheduling and support recruiting activities as needed

• Track employee trainings, certifications, and required documentation

• Assist with HRIS data entry and system updates

• Support employee communications and HR projects as assigned

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or in progress)

• 1–3 years of administrative or HR support experience preferred

• Interest in human resources, compliance, and nonprofit work

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Experience with HRIS systems a plus