Human Resources Assistant

Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha Inc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance Options

Paid Time Off

403B Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM) in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to provide administrative HR support. The role covers recruitment, onboarding, employee records, HRIS data entry, compliance tracking, and general HR administration.

Responsibilities include maintaining confidential files, scheduling interviews, preparing new hire paperwork, processing background checks, and assisting with payroll documentation and benefits enrollment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of administrative or HR experience strongly preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational, communication, customer service, and data-entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidential employee personnel files and HR records.
• Enter and update employee information in the HRIS.
• Assist with recruitment, interview scheduling, and candidate communications.
• Prepare new hire paperwork and onboarding materials.
• Assist with background checks and employment verifications.
• Track licenses, certifications, etc.
• Support employee changes, separations, and offboarding.
• Respond to routine employee and applicant inquiries.
• Assist with timesheets, attendance records, payroll documentation, and benefits enrollment.
• Support HR events, audits, and compliance reviews.

Skills

HR administration

Bilingual English/Spanish

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in HR/Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

Description

Salary: $20.00 to $22.00 per hour

Job Type: Full Time (40 hours / week), Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Mondays through Fridays 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Location: 1900 N 9th Street, Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19122 (On Site)

ABOUT APM

Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM) is a nonprofit organization in Philadelphia, PA providing human services to the community including early childhood education, foster care & adoption, child welfare, mental & behavioral health, community and economic development, housing, violence intervention, and services to community schools. APM has been servicing the North Philadelphia community since 1970.

JOB SUMMARY

APM is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to join our team! Are you organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about helping people? APM is looking for a Human Resources Assistant to provide administrative support to our HR Department and help ensure a positive experience for employees and applicants. This position supports a variety of HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee records, HRIS data entry, compliance tracking, and general HR administration.

Some duties and responsibilities include:

• Maintain confidential employee personnel files and HR records.
• Enter and update employee information in the HRIS.
• Assist with recruitment, interview scheduling, and candidate communications.
• Prepare new hire paperwork and onboarding materials.
• Assist with background checks and employment verifications.
• Track licenses, certifications, clearances, training, and other required documentation.
• Support employee changes, separations, and offboarding.
• Respond to routine employee and applicant inquiries.
• Assist with timesheets, attendance records, payroll documentation, and benefits enrollment.
• Support HR events, employee recognition activities, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Perform general administrative duties and other responsibilities as assigned.

BENEFITS

• Independence Administrators Medical Insurance Plan or $100/month Reimbursement with Proof of Current Plan
• Livongo for Diabetes Prevention, Hypertension, and Weight Management (Only for Employees Who Elect Our Medical Insurance)
• Sword, A Virtual Physical Care Program for Back, Joint, and Muscle Pain (Only for Employees Who Elect Our Medical Insurance)
• WondrHealth for Weight Management (Only for Employees Who Elect Our Medical Insurance)
• Sun Life Financial Insurance Plans for Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity
• Basic Life Insurance (100% Employer Funded)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurances
• 403B Retirement Plan through Mutual of America
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health, Childcare, Public Transportation, and Parking Expenses through The Harrison Group
• AllOne Health Employee Assistance Program at No Cost
• Employee Referral Program (You Can Earn Up to $600)
• 20 Days of Paid Time Off include Illness, Vacation, Appointments, and Emergencies
• 12 Days of Paid Holidays

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of administrative or HR experience strongly preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational, communication, customer service, and data-entry skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidential information.