Job Summary
The Ministry of Caring is a non-profit agency with an array of services to help the homeless and poor in Wilmington, DE. Our mission is that the poor should never be treated poorly, but with dignity and respect. We are currently seeking a Human Resources Assistant. This is an entry-level position, providing support to the Human Resources Director.
Responsibilities and Duties
- The Human Resources Assistant provides support with:
- Scheduling interviews
- Maintaining current job postings on multiple sites
- Reviewing incoming resumes
- Pre-employment process
- Onboarding
- Performance review notifications
- Benefit eligibility notifications and enrollments
- Maintaining employee records and files
- Inputting timely updates to HRIS (Human Resources Information System)
- Worker's compensation reporting and record-keeping
- Responding to individual and group volunteer requests
- Other projects and tasks as needed
Qualifications and Skills
The Human Resources Assistant position is entry-level. While prior HR experience is helpful, it is not required. Key qualifications and skills include:
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
- Strong organizational skills
- Advanced computer proficiency (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
- Detail orientation with excellent accuracy
- Ability to multi-task and shift priorities as needed
- High regard for confidentiality
- Aptitude for learning and assimilating new tasks quickly
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Degree in business or human services field desired but not required
- Eagerness to learn about the Human Resources function
- Prior Human Resources experience (1 year+)
- Desire to contribute to the mission of the Ministry of Caring
Benefits
- The Ministry of Caring offers an outstanding benefits package including:
- Two weeks paid vacation per calendar year
- 10 paid holidays per calendar year
- Medical and vision insurance (available upon reaching 90 days of employment)
- Accrued SET (sick and emergency time) per pay period
- Aflac voluntary benefits (available upon reaching 90 days of employment)
- Tax deferred annuity retirement plan (available immediately)
- Dental benefits (available after one year of employment)
- Employer paid life and long term disability insurance (available after one year of employment)
- Employer paid pension retirement plan (after one year of employment)
This is an outstanding opportunity to support the Ministry of Caring mission for someone with excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, strong organizational skills and attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task, and who thrives in a fast-paced environment. EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Experience: Human Resources / 1 year (Preferred)
To review current job openings and/or to apply online, please click here. If you have the required skills and experience, along with exceptional dependability, high motivation and a desire to help others, we hope to hear from you!
As an alternative to applying online, resumes may be faxed to 302-428-3655 or mailed to “Attention: Human Resources Department, Ministry of Caring, 115 East 14th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801-3209.”
Applicants are always welcome to complete an application in person at the office. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30AM – 3:30PM, with the exception of observed holidays.
The Ministry of Caring requires job candidates to undergo pre-employment drug screening and an FBI criminal history check. Acceptable screening results, a stable work history and verifiable references are necessary to be considered for employment.
The Ministry of Caring is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
