HR & Bookkeeping Specialist

Greater Huntsville Humane Society; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nonprofit organization in Huntsville, Alabama, seeks an HR Administrator to manage HR-related inquiries and bookkeeping tasks. The role involves coordinating recruitment and onboarding, maintaining personnel files, and overseeing benefits enrollment. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and communication skills along with a background in HR administration or bookkeeping. This position encourages confidentiality, and familiarity with nonprofit environments is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration or bookkeeping preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for HR-related questions.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and separations.
• Assist with compliance matters and policy updates.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

Prior experience in HR administration or bookkeeping

Familiarity with non-profit environments

Job description

The Greater Huntsville Humane Society strives to create a positive workplace for all who are eager to lend a hand to those with tails in our care. Employees at GHHS believe in the use of rescue, training, adoption, education, and advocacy to ensure the humane treatment and welfare of all animals.

The Greater Huntsville Humane Society (GHHS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. This means that all persons are eligible to be employed, promoted or discharged, without regard to their sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, age, ancestry, serious medical condition, gender identity, or national origin.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for HR-related questions
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, disciplinary actions, and separations
• Maintain accurate and confidential personnel files
• Oversee benefits enrollment and administration
• Track attendance, vacation, and other leave
• Assist with compliance matters and policy updates
• Manage employee time‑off requests and leave tracking
• Address basic HR inquiries and provide policy guidance

• Process and record deposits
• Collect, review, and file receipts
• Support preparation and monitoring of departmental budgets
• Prepare reports and documentation for CPA review
• Liaise with vendors as needed

Additional Duties

• Attend staff and leadership meetings at both organization locations
• Support breaks at both locations
• Support Front Desk at Humane Society
• Lead Monte’s Wellness Clinic, overseeing monies and paperwork
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Prior experience in HR administration or bookkeeping preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive informationExperience with budget support and basic financial processes
• Familiarity with non‑profit environments is a plus