HR Specialist - The Salvation Army
About Us The Salvation Army is a global non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities through charitable work and social services. We provide compassionate support to those in need, without discrimination.
Why Join Us? We offer an outstanding benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and future:
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Excellent work-life balance with generous paid time off:
- Vacation time (starts accruing immediately)
- Sick leave and personal days
- Paid holidays from day one
- Flexible floating holidays
- Strong financial benefits:
- Competitive pension plan
- 403(b) retirement plan with immediate eligibility
- Optional life insurance coverage
- Professional development opportunities and training programs
What You'll Do As our HR Specialist, you'll play a key role in supporting our team members and organization through:
- Employee Support
- Managing leave requests (medical, personal, and accommodations)
- Overseeing employee documentation and records
- Supporting recruitment efforts across our centers
- Safety and Compliance
- Support the remote centers with training complaince
- Managing background checks for staff and volunteers
- Conducting training sessions
- Handling incident reporting and investigations
- Program Administration
- Coordinating pension and benefits programs
- Managing driver safety compliance
- Preparing required organizational reports
- Supporting recruitment efforts
What You'll Need to Succeed
- Experience: 3-5 years in HR, particularly as a generalist or HR assistant
- Education: Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
- Skills:
- Strong computer skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint
- Clear communication and presentation abilities
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects
- Spanish language skills are a plus
- Professional certification: SHRM certification preferred