HR Specialist — Hybrid (Onsite 2 days)

Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) is seeking an entry-level human resources professional to support the full employee life-cycle. Under supervision, you will assist with recruitment, onboarding, HRIS, compensation, benefits, and policy administration in a collaborative environment.

You will learn from experienced staff while handling routine inquiries, maintaining HRIS records, and preparing reports.

Qualifications

• Public human resources administration methods, techniques, and related terminology.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent organization, analytical, written, and oral communications skills.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically to solve complex problems.
• Must be a confident self-starter who can develop effective business relationships, both internally and externally.
• Experience with Human Resources Information Systems, preferably ADP Workforce Now.

Responsibilities

• Handles routine HR inquiries related to policies, procedures, and bargaining agreements; refers complex matters to appropriate management staff.
• Accurately maintains HRIS for all employee life-cycle processes.
• Acts as a liaison with various LAHSA departments and external agencies on human resources-related matters.
• Support the Employee Relations and Talent Acquisition teams on various projects.
• Assist with new hire onboarding including orientation, assessments, and training.
• Conduct background and driver’s license checks and reference reviews.
• Collects HR related data/information and prepares reports for department and leadership.
• Assists with preparation of plans, policies, documents, and reports including organizational charts, policies and procedures and employee handbooks.
• Assists with the preparation of documents and records related to human resources matters.
• Provides support with all HR functions and any projects, as needed.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

HR knowledge

Organization

Communications

Microsoft Office

HRIS experience

ADP Workforce Now

Education

SHRM-CP or aPHR preferred

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) is seeking an entry-level human resources professional to support the full employee life-cycle. Under supervision, you will assist with recruitment, onboarding, HRIS, compensation, benefits, and policy administration in a collaborative environment.

You will learn from experienced staff while handling routine inquiries, maintaining HRIS records, and preparing reports.