U.S.VETS, the nation’s largest veteran services nonprofit, seeks a Transportation Specialist in our Inglewood, California location.
Looking for a rewarding position? How would you like to serve those who served? U.S.VETS provides more than 5,500 veterans each night with housing, counseling, career services, and comprehensive support at 32 residential and service sites. With a mission to end veteran homelessness, U.S.VETS is developing housing across the country and expanding vital homeless prevention programs that provide post-9/11 veterans and families with career and mental health services to transition to civilian life successfully. If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a great organization & make a difference, this is the job for you! Come & join our winning team!
Benefits include Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision and Company matching 401K
All applications must be completed in entirety/Local candidates only
Human Resources Business Partner
The Human Resources Business Partner will report directly to the Executive Director at the local U.S.VETS site and will be a dotted line to the Director of Human Resources at the U.S.VETS National Office. This position will coordinate human resources activities at the site level and will advise management on employee issues. For sites that also have a Human Resources Officer assigned to the site, the Human Resources Business Partner will report directly to the Human Resources Officer instead of the Executive Director.
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Responsibilities
Consults with U.S.VETS Human Resources’ National office in the creation, documentation and implementation of human resources policies, programs and processes and updating job descriptions
Manages all aspects of employment and recruitment, screens applicants, schedules interviews, facilitates new hire process, and handles termination process
Coaches and prepares employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation and training programs
Assists with payroll process to include staff training on proper time and activity reporting and resolution of any payroll discrepancies, monitors the scheduling of breaks and meal periods to ensure compliance with government regulations
Manages and coordinates the annual performance review process
Ensures legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements
Leads the investigation of employee relations issues and researches employee grievances, suggests appropriate resolutions to the Executive Director
Responds to HR questions and coaches managers and supervisors on the appropriate response to employee questions
Consults with Executive Director and senior site management on issues of managerial style and effectiveness and provides feedback on effective supervisory relationships and efforts to improve employee turnover
Manages the benefits enrollment process for new employees and annual open enrollment process and response to all employee questions concerning benefits and work rules
Researches and assists the VP and Associate Director with responses filed with government agencies
Responds to initial unemployment claims and employment verifications
Provides high caliber human resources administrative support for site management
Calendars and tracks key dates of human resources events
Plans logistics for employee meetings and trainings, including preparation of PowerPoint presentations and data, room reservations, and technology set-up
Maintains local copies of employee files and records for convenience while ensuring that all the necessary documents are forwarded to the National Office for inclusion in the official employee record located there
Assist payroll with the reimbursement of benefit premiums from leave of absence employees
Proactively analyzes and makes recommendations for continuous improvement in the department
Sets priorities, meets deadlines and follows up on assignments with minimum direction
Maintains standards of strict confidentiality with respect to all matters and documents
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree required; a minimum of 3 years of experience in human resources
Knowledge of federal and state human resources compliance and laws
Ability to manage complex office administrative work requiring the use of independent judgment and initiative
Approaches work with a positive, professional demeanor and a high degree of organization, attention to detail, and strong follow-up skills
Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the professional savvy of communicating at all levels
Ability to be flexible with work schedule
US.VETS’ mission is the successful transition of military veterans and their families through the provision of housing, counseling, career development and comprehensive support.
Rev. 11.15.23
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Human Resources and Administrative
Industries
Non-profit Organizations, Mental Health Care, and Hospitals and Health Care
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