Human Resources Assistant (Worcester, MA)

Community Legal Aid, Inc.; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer-paid contribution

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision included

Paid leave: 4 weeks vacation, 3 days,

Job summary

Community Legal Aid, Inc. is seeking an HR Assistant to provide day-to-day human resources support from our Worcester, MA office. The role includes onboarding staff, entering records into the HRIS, and coordinating CLA's wellness initiatives. A hybrid work environment is available with three in-office days per week.

The position offers a salary range of $45,000 to $55,000 and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting experience and responsibilities in a nonprofit setting.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent experience required.
• Prior HR experience strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with onboarding and orientation for staff.
• Enter records into HRIS and maintain HR data accuracy.
• Help plan and coordinate CLA's wellness initiatives and events.
• Support day-to-day HR tasks and project work as needed.

Skills

HR experience

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Nonprofit experience

Multitasking

Patience and flexibility

Education

College degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Human Resources Assistant (Worcester, MA)

370 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608

CLA seeks a talented individual to join our team as an HR Assistant working out of our Worcester office. The person will provide day-to-day HR support in a variety of areas, including assisting with the onboarding and orientation process for staff, entering records into HRIS, and helping with other HR tasks as needed. The person will also take a leading role in helping to plan and coordinate CLA's wellness initiatives, which have included self-care trainings and other social events and get-togethers. Full-time or part-time options available.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College degree or equivalent experience.
• Prior HR experience strongly preferred.
• Comfortable with technology and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Applications, including Excel.
• Must be patient and flexible, organized, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet competing deadlines.
• Very strong interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships.
• Experience in the nonprofit sector a plus.

COMPENSATION:

• The salary range for this position is $45,000 to $55,000, depending on experience.
• CLA offers a very generous benefits package that includes
  • 401(k) with employer-paid contribution; low-cost health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for employees and their dependents
  • Paid leave (4 weeks vacation, 3 personal days, 12 sick days, and 13 holidays).
• CLA has a hybrid work environment and requires staff to work in the office at least three days per week.

Community Legal Aid (CLA) is the non‑profit legal services program providing free civil legal assistance to low‑income residents of central and western Massachusetts. CLA has over 180 dedicated, talented staff working across multiple offices, and a budget of over $25 million.

CLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to ensure that our staff members reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. CLA encourages applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.