Assistant to the Human Resources Director

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt, Full-time, 12 months

RATE OF PAY: Grade 4 Starting at $17.00 hr.

LOCATION: Main Office in North Tazewell

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The Assistant to the Human Resources Director supports the Human Resources Director in conducting HR functions to ensure the efficient operation of the department. This role plays a key part in implementing HR policies, helping manage employee relations, participating with recruitment, maintaining employee files (physical and electronic), conducting background checks, participating in on-boarding/off-boarding, substance abuse testing, arranging for health appointments, and assisting in keeping updated on federal, state, and local labor laws.

EDUCATION:

• Prefer an Associate’s Degree in Human Resources or related field;

• Prefer experience in understanding of and complying with child care regulations;

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality;

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels;

• Experience handling confidential and sensitive employee information with discretion;

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other data bases;

• Commitment to the mission and values of CVCA;

• Since this individual is required to meet HR requirements of Head Start, it is preferred that this individual have an understanding of the Head Start philosophy;

• Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision.

PRIOR TO HIRE: Must submit to FBI check, Sex Offender check, Child Protective Services check, complete a Sworn Disclosure, and reference checks;

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS: Must possess or secure First Aid/CPR Certification; Must have valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation;

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must get TB screening or PPD, Physical, CPS, DMV, and must be proficient in English;

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to lift minimum number of 25 pounds. This position requires bending, lifting, walking, talking, seeing, sitting, speaking, and hearing;

PREFERENCES: (Current and former Head Start parent, active Agency volunteers, current work experience participants, interns);

HOW TO APPLY: Please go to www.clinchvalleycaa.org and submit application to HR@clinchvalleycaa.org.

DEADLINE: Until such position is filled.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Please submit e-mail with application/resume’ to chris.thompson@clinchvalleycaa.org, or mail to CVCA, P.O. Box 188, North Tazewell, VA 24630. Application may be found on CVCA’s website at www.clinchvalleycaa.org;

WHERE TO POST: Please post this announcement on all Head Start/Early Head Start Center bulletin boards in parents/guardians area and other CVCA satellite offices.

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