Job Opening

Founded in 1985, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) is a nonprofit organization working towards compassionate and effective medical practice, research, and health promotion.

The PCRM Foundation is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to assist with recruiting, hiring, orientations, benefits administration, staff development, intern programs, and volunteer programs. The Human Resources Assistant will be an integral part of the Human Resources department supporting the Foundation and its affiliated organizations, The Cancer Project and Washington Center for Clinical Research.

Primary Areas of Responsibility & Specific Duties:-

Recruting:

• Place recruiting ads
• Schedule interviews
• Prepare candidate information packets
• Maintain binder of career postings and ads

Hiring:

• Facilitate background checks
• Complete and distribute new employee info. and request forms
• Initiate new employee checklists
• Create personnel files
• Update contact lists and organization charts
• Complete new employee set-up in HRIS systems
• Facilitate new employee paperwork

Orientations:

• Compile new employee handbooks
• Mark 4-week check-ins on HR calendar and schedule meetings

Employee Relations:

• Check live and electronic suggestion boxes
• Coordinate weekly smoothies for staff
• Assist with employee events

Administration:

• Prepare correspondence
• Prepare check request forms and credit card reconciliations
• Update calendars, contacts, databases, and bulletin boards
• Copy and file key documents and assist with organizing and purging existing files

Other:

• Provide back-up coverage to the receptionist as needed
• Assist with the coordination of volunteer work parties as needed
• Prepare standard operating procedures and project summary reports for primary areas of responsibility
• Other duties as needed or assigned

Terms of Employment

• Full-time opportunity located in PCRM's Washington, DC, office (Friendship Heights neighborhood/Metro)

Compensation:-

• The PCRM Foundation offers competitive nonprofit compensation commensurate with experience as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes opportunities for continuing education and professional development.

Additional Qualifications:-

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Coursework in Human Resources is a plus

Experience:

• Prior work experience required, preferably in administration, customer service, or human resources
• Experience in a non-profit setting is a plus

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize key issues and activities
• An eye for detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and follow projects through to completion in a very fast-paced environment
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite and an ability to navigate and learn new software and Web applications
• Creativity
• Ability to develop solutions to any identified problems
• A proactive and industrious work ethic
• An outgoing, pleasant, helpful, and professional demeanor
• Ability to maintain a sense of urgency, efficiency, and flexibility

To Apply:-

Interested candidates should send their resume with cover letter and salary requirements.

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