Human Resources Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Human Resources Assistant at SOAR365!

Due to advancement on our HR team, we are excited to welcome a new HR Assistant to support our continued mission-driven work! If you're passionate about people, employee experience, and contributing to a positive workplace culture, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your HR career while helping others thrive.

About Us :

We are SOAR365! For more than 70 years, we've been dedicated to supporting individuals and families living with disabilities. Our innovative programs and compassionate services are thoughtfully designed to meet real-world needs at every stage of life. Today, SOAR365 has a profound impact on more than 2,000 people and their families across the Greater Richmond area. Whether through employment, therapy, respite, or recreation, we're proud to help people of all abilities thrive.

A Day in the Life :

The HR Assistant is the welcoming face of the HR team, supporting onboarding, employee records, payroll changes, HR projects, events, and general staff inquiries. In this role, you'll guide employees through key HR processes, ensure data accuracy and compliance, and help create a positive, service-focused experience for every team member from onboarding forward.

You'll be a critical part of day-to-day HR operations, supporting candidates, new hires, and current employees while helping the team deliver smooth and efficient HR services.

Benefits and pay range :

We offer a competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, 403(b), life insurance, wellness programs, and discounted college tuition. Additionally, we provide opportunities for professional development and career advancement, allowing you to grow within our mission-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities :

The Human Resources Assistant will assist staff with HR-related matters and inquiries, providing exceptional customer service. You will utilize the HRIS daily to enter, process, verify, and approve employee information, ensuring compliance with standards. Your role will also involve supporting new hire onboarding and orientation, conducting biweekly payroll audits, ordering office supplies, processing unemployment claims paperwork, representing SOAR365 in VEC hearings, and providing front desk coverage as needed, Additionally, you will assist with human resources events and projects.

Qualifications :

To be successful in this role, you should have a minimum of 3 years' experience in Human Resources, Payroll, or a related field. A bachelor's degree in human resources or business is required. Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required. Effective public speaking and presentation skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and work independently in a fast-paced environment are essential.

NOTE : The posit ion will begin in January 2026. EO / AA Veterans / Disabled and other protected categoriesDrug-Free WorkplaceReasonable Accommodations :

If you need reasonable accommodation when applying for a position, please contact us at (804) 358-1874 and ask for Human Resources.

SOAR365 employees benefit from working for a rehabilitative non-profit agency that specializes in providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.