Compass Working Capital
Human Resources Associate
Compass Working Capital, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Hybrid Remote | Part-Time - 15-20 hours per week | Preferred location - Philadelphia, PA or Boston, MAAbout CompassCompass is an innovative, mission-driven organization that supports families with low incomes to save for their future and access greater economic opportunity. We believe in our clients and in their ability to achieve their goals and dreams. We operate high-quality financial coaching and savings programs and pursue opportunities to shape the national approach to poverty through practice and policy change. Compass is also an emerging leader in a national effort to leverage housing assistance as a platform for economic mobility. We are looking for people who want to be part of taking our programs and our impact to the next level. Our mission is to partner with families with low incomes to build assets as a pathway out of poverty. We focus on reaching families led by Black and/or Latinx women. To achieve our mission, we operate client-centered savings and financial coaching programs, deliver training and technical assistance to other practitioners, and shape policy solutions that dismantle barriers to asset building.For more information, please visit our website,
www.compassworkingcapital.orgAbout The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) ProgramCongress created the FSS program in 1990 as an employment and savings program for families in federally subsidized housing. The program combines a powerful savings incentive with service delivery to support residents in reaching their goals. It is the nation’s largest asset-building program for families with low incomes. Since 2010, Compass has partnered with public housing agencies and other affordable housing providers to operate an asset-building model for the FSS program — the first nonprofit organization in the country to do so.About the JobReporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), the Human Resources Associate is a vital member of the HR team, responsible for providing administrative support and contributing to various HR functions. This role will involve assisting with recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and benefits administration.All Compass staff embody the following core competencies:Ownership:
Steps up and follows through to consistently deliver high-quality work.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
Champions the value of diversity and the creation of inclusive spaces.Growth Mindset:
Embraces challenges and setbacks as the fuel for learning and development.Teamwork:
Contributes actively and collaboratively with colleagues to achieve shared goals.Primary ResponsibilitiesAssists with the recruitment process, including sourcing candidates, scheduling interviews, and conducting reference and background checks.Coordinates onboarding activities for new hires, including paperwork, orientation, and benefits enrollment.Addresses employee inquiries and concerns in a professional and timely manner.Assists with the administration of employee relations policies and procedures.Maintains employee records and files.Processes payroll and ensures timely and accurate payment for all staff.Supports compensation initiatives, including compensation reviews and performance evaluations.Provides support for benefits administration, such as open enrollment and changes in coverage.Assists with processing benefit claims and resolving issues.Contributes to various HR projects and initiatives, such as performance reviews, employee surveys, performance management, succession planning, and training programs.Assists with the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.Provides general administrative support for the HR department, including data entry and report preparation.Maintains confidentiality of sensitive employee information.Qualifications and SkillsRequired:1-2 years of experience in Human Resources or a related field.Strong organizational and time management skills.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Knowledge of payroll processing.Preferred:Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.Experience with an HRIS system (Justworks, Orgchart, Trakstar Hire, Trakstar Learn, and/or 15Five).BenefitsThe salary range for this role is $26.00 – $28.00 an hour, commensurate with experience. We’ll promote your professional growth and development by providing access to a competitive pay and additional benefits like wellness time off and a 401K match up to 3%. Additional employee benefits that include but are not limited to:Retirement plan:
401(k) & 3% matchParental Leave:
Employee must be with the organization for six (6) months to receive up to six (6) weeks of full pay from the organization.Paid time off:
8 holidays per calendar year, plus the final week of the calendar year off as an organizational wide holiday. All employees enjoy a two-hour early closure starting the Friday after Memorial Day through the week of Labor Day. Prorated Wellness Days.Equipment:
$200 one-time stipend for work from home expensesInternet Reimbursement:
Up to $40 per month for personal internet expensesEqual Opportunity StatementCompass Working Capital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applications for all positions, without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Compass Working Capital is committed to ensuring individuals with disabilities receive the accommodations required for them to interview for a position on our team. Should you require accommodations, please contact hr@compassworkingcapital.org.As a contractor of Philadelphia Housing Authority, Compass also provides hiring preference to Section 3 residents. Section 3 Residency is defined as being an authorized resident of Philadelphia Housing Authority or a “low-income resident” of the area where the HUD-assisted project is located. For the purposes of Section 3, "low-income" is defined as 80% of the Area Median Income. To learn more information about Section 3 income eligibility, please refer to the
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Website .
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www.compassworkingcapital.orgAbout The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) ProgramCongress created the FSS program in 1990 as an employment and savings program for families in federally subsidized housing. The program combines a powerful savings incentive with service delivery to support residents in reaching their goals. It is the nation’s largest asset-building program for families with low incomes. Since 2010, Compass has partnered with public housing agencies and other affordable housing providers to operate an asset-building model for the FSS program — the first nonprofit organization in the country to do so.About the JobReporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), the Human Resources Associate is a vital member of the HR team, responsible for providing administrative support and contributing to various HR functions. This role will involve assisting with recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and benefits administration.All Compass staff embody the following core competencies:Ownership:
Steps up and follows through to consistently deliver high-quality work.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
Champions the value of diversity and the creation of inclusive spaces.Growth Mindset:
Embraces challenges and setbacks as the fuel for learning and development.Teamwork:
Contributes actively and collaboratively with colleagues to achieve shared goals.Primary ResponsibilitiesAssists with the recruitment process, including sourcing candidates, scheduling interviews, and conducting reference and background checks.Coordinates onboarding activities for new hires, including paperwork, orientation, and benefits enrollment.Addresses employee inquiries and concerns in a professional and timely manner.Assists with the administration of employee relations policies and procedures.Maintains employee records and files.Processes payroll and ensures timely and accurate payment for all staff.Supports compensation initiatives, including compensation reviews and performance evaluations.Provides support for benefits administration, such as open enrollment and changes in coverage.Assists with processing benefit claims and resolving issues.Contributes to various HR projects and initiatives, such as performance reviews, employee surveys, performance management, succession planning, and training programs.Assists with the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.Provides general administrative support for the HR department, including data entry and report preparation.Maintains confidentiality of sensitive employee information.Qualifications and SkillsRequired:1-2 years of experience in Human Resources or a related field.Strong organizational and time management skills.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Knowledge of payroll processing.Preferred:Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.Experience with an HRIS system (Justworks, Orgchart, Trakstar Hire, Trakstar Learn, and/or 15Five).BenefitsThe salary range for this role is $26.00 – $28.00 an hour, commensurate with experience. We’ll promote your professional growth and development by providing access to a competitive pay and additional benefits like wellness time off and a 401K match up to 3%. Additional employee benefits that include but are not limited to:Retirement plan:
401(k) & 3% matchParental Leave:
Employee must be with the organization for six (6) months to receive up to six (6) weeks of full pay from the organization.Paid time off:
8 holidays per calendar year, plus the final week of the calendar year off as an organizational wide holiday. All employees enjoy a two-hour early closure starting the Friday after Memorial Day through the week of Labor Day. Prorated Wellness Days.Equipment:
$200 one-time stipend for work from home expensesInternet Reimbursement:
Up to $40 per month for personal internet expensesEqual Opportunity StatementCompass Working Capital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applications for all positions, without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Compass Working Capital is committed to ensuring individuals with disabilities receive the accommodations required for them to interview for a position on our team. Should you require accommodations, please contact hr@compassworkingcapital.org.As a contractor of Philadelphia Housing Authority, Compass also provides hiring preference to Section 3 residents. Section 3 Residency is defined as being an authorized resident of Philadelphia Housing Authority or a “low-income resident” of the area where the HUD-assisted project is located. For the purposes of Section 3, "low-income" is defined as 80% of the Area Median Income. To learn more information about Section 3 income eligibility, please refer to the
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Website .
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