HR Specialist

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Summary

We are looking for a volunteer to help us draft, organize, and advise changes to our existing HR policies and frameworks. The HR Specialist’s responsibilities will include assisting staff revise policies to reflect COVID-19 contingency procedures, and ensuring agency compliance with all relevant local, county, state, federal, and labor laws and regulations. A successful HR Specialist should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, a solid knowledge of labor legislation, and a minimum of 2 years experience. Candidates should possess a professional and resourceful demeanor, the ability to work both independently and as a team player, and a desire to take initiative and manage numerous projects simultaneously. This position can be fulfilled partly remotely and the volunteer can choose their own schedule, given reliable communication with executive directors, relevant managers, and the volunteer coordinator.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Help develop, implement, support, and review HR department initiatives, policies, procedures, and systems
• Assist in the communication and administration of health and safety programs
• Explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, and standards to new and existing employees
• Cultivate training and development programs
• Utilize a perceptive eye to the careful monitoring of working conditions to ensure legal compliance

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of prior Human Resources experience
• Successful work experience as a Human Resources Specialist, officer, administrator or other HR position
• Strong working knowledge of HR functions and procedures (e.g. pay and benefits, recruitment, training, and development)
• Commitment to staying current on the understanding of labor laws and disciplinary procedures
• Must present a professional appearance and a friendly manner
• Must be dependable and punctual
• Respect and maintain confidentiality of Straight Talk Clinic’s volunteers, partners, and donors
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, supervision, administration and management skills
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people

Benefits

• This position provides the opportunity for hands-on human resource experience for a nonprofit organization and mental health counseling center. Candidates can look forward to building mentor relationships and shadowing experienced, knowledgeable clinicians and program managers. We offer our volunteers the opportunity to learn new skills, explore your passion, and most importantly, give something back to your local community. Volunteers are highly valued members of the STC team as we believe our volunteers have a significant impact in helping achieve STC's mission. STC will provide reference letters for all volunteers who successfully complete a placement with us.