Nonprofit HR Onboarding & Retention Specialist

Volunteers of America Northern California and Northern Nevada; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Job summary

Volunteers of America Northern California and Northern Nevada is looking for an Employee Onboarding and Retention Specialist to support onboarding, retention efforts, payroll and benefits processing. The role includes coordinating onboarding sessions, managing new-hire paperwork, and maintaining personnel files.

You will recruit new staff, handle benefits questions, and assist with training logistics in a Nevada context.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma is required; an Associate or Bachelor's degree or HR certification is desired.
• Experience with recruiting or benefits administration and knowledge of Nevada law is desired.
• Ability to communicate clearly, maintain confidentiality, and provide welcoming service.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support including onboarding, retention efforts, payroll and benefits processing.
• Coordinate onboarding sessions and ensure new hire paperwork meets local/state/federal standards.
• Maintain employee personnel files and assist with training logistics and evaluations.
• Conduct recruitment activities: review resumes, coordinate interviews, and run background checks.
• Serve as the point of contact for HR handbook interpretations and benefits questions.
• Support timekeeping and benefits enrollment in ADP; assist with badge creation.
• Attend staff meetings, create documents/reports, and participate in orientation for new hires.

Skills

Onboarding

Recruiting

HR Administration

Payroll

Benefits

ADP

Training

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ADP

Excel

Word

Job description

Volunteers of America Northern California and Northern Nevada is looking for an Employee Onboarding and Retention Specialist to support onboarding, retention efforts, payroll and benefits processing. The role includes coordinating onboarding sessions, managing new-hire paperwork, and maintaining personnel files.

You will recruit new staff, handle benefits questions, and assist with training logistics in a Nevada context.