Temporary HR/Payroll Assistant or HR Intern

Rise; Fridley (MN); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wage: $17.86 - 18.91 per hour

Hybrid/remote option

Daytime work hours

Nonprofit HR experience

Career advancement

PSLF-eligible employer

Fridley, MN admin office on select in‑

Job summary

Rise, Inc. in Fridley, MN seeks an HR Assistant/HR Intern to maintain HRIS/LMS data accuracy, generate reports, and support the HR team. This temporary role is expected to last about four months through January 2027. The position may be filled as a temporary HR Assistant or HR Internship.

The position may be filled part time or full-time, between 20-40 hours per week, depending on availability. Wage: $17.86 - $18.91 per hour with a hybrid option and in-office requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• At least two years of recent experience with primary responsibility for data and systems.
• Strong analytical, MS Excel, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, detailed-oriented individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong judgment, discretion, integrity and professionalism.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential materials.
• Ability to independently establish and complete work schedules and meet deadlines.
• Compliance with Rule 11 and Rise MVR background check required.
• Able to pass Rise pre-employment job testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing data input within HRIS and LMS, including processing status changes, employee demographics, and wage theft notices.
• Works closely with the Human Resources and Payroll team to complete internal audits and ensure accurate and complete data within HRIS and LMS systems.
• Assist the team in handling employment verifications and other employment-related inquiries from person-served guardians, case managers, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Complete and verify team member and person-served I-9 forms and documentation and maintain I-9 files.
• Support the team with projects as may be assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

MS Excel

Problem-solving

Interpersonal communication

Education

Two-year degree in Human Resources

Two-year degree in HR, Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

Paylocity

Job description

Description

Do you want to make a real difference in people's lives? Work for an inspiring non-profit leader in disability services!

At Rise, Inc., we believe that everyone deserves opportunities to live a life filled with purpose and pride. In our employment, housing, and life-enrichment services, we support people to set and achieve their personal goals. That shared commitment is the foundation of a workplace that embraces a culture of learning and growth by offering extensive training, competitive salaries, and a fun work environment. Visit our website at www.rise.org to learn more about our work.

Job Summary

Responsible for maintaining human resources (HR) data integrity, generating reports, and offering general support to the HR team.

This position is temporary and is expected to last about 4 months through January 2027. The position may be filled as a temporary HR Assistant or as an HR Internship.

The position may be filled part time or full-time, between 20-40 hours per week, depending on availability.

What you will do

• Perform ongoing data input within HRIS and LMS, including processing status changes, employee demographics, and wage theft notices.
• Works closely with the Human Resources and Payroll team to complete internal audits and ensure accurate and complete data within HRIS and LMS systems.
• Assist the team in handling employment verifications and other employment-related inquiries from person-served guardians, case managers, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Complete and verify team member and person-served I-9 forms and documentation and maintain I-9 files.
• Support the team with projects as may be assigned.

Requirements

What you will need

• High school diploma
• At least two years of recent experience with primary responsibility for data and systems.
• Strong analytical, MS Excel, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, detailed-oriented individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong judgment, discretion, integrity and professionalism.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential materials.
• Ability to independently establish and complete work schedules and meet deadlines.
• Compliance with Rule 11 and Rise MVR background check required.
• Able to pass Rise pre-employment job testing.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Other Qualifications

• Two-year degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Experience with Paylocity strongly preferred
• Experience in the nonprofit industry and with HRIS allocations
• Skill in capturing and summarizing payroll information for analytical and monitoring purposes

What we have to offer you

• Wage: $17.86 - 18.91 per hour, depending on qualifications
• This is a hybrid position, with the option to work remotely and a requirement to work from the Rise Admin Office (Fridley, MN) every other Monday and as needed, other
• Daytime work hours (No evenings, weekends, or major holidays)
• Opportunity to learn about the human resources field in a non-profit setting
• A fun team environment that supports your professional development and opportunities for career advancement.
• Rise is a PSLF-eligible employer. Your qualified student loan balance may be forgiven after 120 covered payments.

Rise values being a person-centered organization. This impacts how we carry out services for the people we support and our organizational culture. We encourage people's unique individual differences and celebrate the ways our team members contribute to our community. We believe in a workplace informed by differing viewpoints and perspectives created from a diverse team and welcome people of all races, genders, ages, nationalities, religions, sexual orientations, and backgrounds to apply. Our goal is that those we serve and our team members always feel valued and respected.