Human Resources Associate - New

The Human Resources (HR) Associate works as a collaborative member of the HR Team to provide high quality services to the Church organization and Publishing Society (CSPS). Reporting to the Assistant Manager, this position provides a wide range of essential administrative support for the day-to-day operations. This position provides punctual, accurate, and thorough assistance in their daily work, projects, and responses to inquiries. This position is expected to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information, and exercise discretion, discernment, confidence and grace in all HR activities. The HR Associate exemplifies the role of HR as an effective and trusted partner that demonstrates accountability and grace, and supports the organization's mission, culture, and goals.

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General HR Administrative Support (50%)

• Gain and apply in‑depth knowledge of human resources fundamentals, applicable employment laws, and the Church’s policies, and practices to :
• Contribute to the day‑to‑day administrative needs of the HR department.
• Take the lead in coordinating meetings and related needs.
• Monitor HR inbox and respond or direct messages to the appropriate team member; manage internal HR distribution list.
• Initiate and manage the transactional process of updating employee changes related to hires, promotions, separations, etc. by preparing documentation and coordinating necessary approvals to ensure information is provided to Benefits & Payroll in a timely way.
• Serve as primary contact for the administration of the Church’s relocation policy and benefits by delivering high‑touch support to new and current employees. Process relocation expenses, reimbursements, and allowances in an accurate and timely manner. Act as liaison between employee and relocation vendor to resolve issues. Identify and recommend ongoing improvements to the relocation policy and benefits that ensure our competitiveness to attract and retain employees.
• Place orders for employee‑support flowers as requested.
• Receive, sort, and distribute mail. Prepare outgoing mail. Order supplies, as needed. Update required compliance notices and posters.
• Serve as back‑up to the HR Coordinator during absences and periods of heavy workloads.
• Engage in a variety of HR department projects, as assigned.
• Offer occasional administrative support to the HR Manager.

Talent Development Administrative Support (5%)

Compensation Administration Support (45%)

STAFF MANAGEMENT AND JOB CONTACTS

Reporting Relationships

Supervisor : Assistant Human Resources Manager with matrix relationship with Compensation Specialist.

Supervises : None.

Regular Contacts

Has primary contact with HR staff, department managers, Treasurer's Office (FP&A and Benefits & Payroll).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education / Experience

Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Minimum of 2 years of administrative experience. Human Resources related experience preferred.

Knowledge / Skills

Technology Skills

High proficiency with Google suite and Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Experience using an HRIS, messaging platforms like Slack, and collaborative project management tools like Trello is helpful.

Work Environment

The position is based in the Boston office. There is an opportunity for a hybrid work schedule.

Engagement with Christian Science

Membership in The Mother Church and Primary Class Instruction preferred.

Pay range

$29.48 – $38.32 hourly.

The pay ranges disclosed in our job postings are the compensation ranges the Church reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for a given position at the time of posting.

The offered salary will be determined by factors such as the applicant’s relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities; and benchmarking, work location, and internal equity.

This position is required to complete a background check to be hired and annual background checks thereafter.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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