Description

Wayfinder Family Services ensures that children, youth, and adults facing challenges always have a place to turn.

Wayfinder is committed to advancing IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility).

Wayfinder believes inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility are essential to our excellence and our mission's execution. We value differences in the pursuit of inquiry and knowledge, mutual understanding, respect, trust, transparency, and cooperation. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Individuals of color, women, LGBTQIA , veterans and differently-abled persons are encouraged to apply.

In exchange for your talent, Wayfinder offers an excellent benefits package, which includes the following:

• This role is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Competitive salary - Sign-on bonus for eligible roles
• Flexible schedules depending on the position (some offering hybrid)
• Medical insurance with a $30 premium per paycheck coverage plan (employee-only)
• Dental insurance 100% employer paid for HMO coverage plan (employee-only)
• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 4%
• 11 paid holidays per year and a generous paid time off policy
• Five paid winter holidays (between Christmas Eve & New Year's Day)
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Robust training opportunities: Shared Core Practice Model, Trauma-Informed Care, Evidence-based Practices
• Clinical Supervision for licensure

Compensation:

In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this position is posted with this position. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Role Summary:

The primary purpose of this position is to perform various professional administrative and clerical duties directly related to human resource activities.

• Accurately maintains employee databases and personnel files. Ensures updates to the database and file documents by the end of each Friday.
• Prepares and submits job openings to identified recruitment networks. Ensures the job postings are refreshed or updated regularly.
• Assists employees with the benefits enrollment process and monitors completion within timeframes.
• Explains company personnel policies, benefits, and procedures to employees or job applicants.
• Provides accurate information to supervisors, coworkers, and people outside the organization by telephone, in written form, email, or in person.
• Creates shadow files for outer offices to comply with CCL rules and regulations.
• Coordinates with external offices to ensure appropriate updates are completed.
• Processes employee terminations, ensuring proper documentation in the personnel file.
• Provides weekly status updates regarding new hires, terminations, and other employee changes to management and key stakeholders.
• Performs new hire orientations by reviewing all benefits and agency policies.

Qualifications

Education/Certifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in human resource management, public administration, or a related field and at least two years of clerical experience in a professional office setting, preferably related to HR or payroll, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Able to type 45 wpm.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, Teams, and SharePoint is required.
• Communicate verbally and in writing effectively with supervisors, employees, and the public.
• Mastery of the English language, including the ability to edit and ensure grammatical correctness of written materials in English.
• Knowledge of Paycom is strongly preferred.
• Valid CA Driver’s License with a minimum of two (2) years of good driving history and must be approved by the agency’s insurance carrier to drive agency vehicles.

Employee Wellness & Safety

Wayfinder is committed to creating an environment where employees and clients are safe. To meet this goal, we ask that employees be fully vaccinated (including boosters) against the COVID-19 virus as a condition of employment. All staff must demonstrate evidence of complete vaccination, including booster, on or before their employment start date. Wayfinder will consider requests for exemption based on religious beliefs or medical accommodations. Wayfinder requires a thorough background screening process, including fingerprinting and a health screening.

Trauma-Informed Care

Wayfinder practices Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) principles which recognize the signs, symptoms, and widespread impact of trauma. Employees integrate the knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care into policies, procedures, and practices to prevent re-traumatization which promotes the healing of families, youth, individuals, and communities.

Wayfinder is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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