People-First HR Assistant at a Mission-Driven Nonprofit

Community Living Alternatives; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Living Alternatives (CLA) Corp. in Northern Virginia is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to perform essential HR support tasks and help maintain records.

The role interfaces with HR leadership, handles recruitment/onboarding, benefits, payroll, and HRIS, while ensuring confidentiality and accurate documentation. Normal schedule Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a $23–$25 hourly pay rate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in HR or BA with SHRM certification.
• Experience in HR functions in nonprofit setting preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) and HRIS.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support HR functions with recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and reporting.
• Administer benefits, payroll, and employee records.
• Maintain HRIS and confidential personnel files.
• Greet staff, answer phones, file, and process mail.
• Assist with meetings and executive communications.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Organization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR

SHRM certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

HRIS/Payroll system

Job description

Community Living Alternatives (CLA) Corp. in Northern Virginia is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to perform essential HR support tasks and help maintain records.

The role interfaces with HR leadership, handles recruitment/onboarding, benefits, payroll, and HRIS, while ensuring confidentiality and accurate documentation. Normal schedule Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a $23–$25 hourly pay rate.