Nonprofit HR Administrator: People & Compliance

The Salvation Army International; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army International in Hickory, NC seeks an HR Administrator to manage daily HR operations, conduct hiring processes, and maintain personnel files. The role handling employee relations and investigations, enforcing policies, and coordinating training supports the organization’s mission and compliance standards.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree in HR or related field and demonstrated HR experience, with strong communication and confidentiality skills to engage staff

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in HR/Business Administration required.
• Three years HR experience or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of labor laws and personnel policies; ability to interpret and enforce them.
• Ability to interview, screen, and hire qualified applicants; maintain records.
• Ability to communicate effectively, maintain confidentiality, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Administers day-to-day operations of the HR office and handles employee relations.
• Interviews, screens, and hires employees; conducts investigations as needed.
• Prepares and maintains personnel records; enforces policies and procedures.
• Plans and coordinates employee training; communicates ministry policies professionally.

Skills

HR knowledge

Labor laws

Interviewing

Record keeping

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Associate's degree in HR/Business Admin

3 years HR experience

Job description

The Salvation Army International in Hickory, NC seeks an HR Administrator to manage daily HR operations, conduct hiring processes, and maintain personnel files. The role handling employee relations and investigations, enforcing policies, and coordinating training supports the organization’s mission and compliance standards.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree in HR or related field and demonstrated HR experience, with strong communication and confidentiality skills to engage staff