Association of Public Health Laboratories
7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD, USA
The Associate Specialist, People & Culture is responsible for providing administrative support to areas of People & Culture including, but not limited to billing, HRIS, staff education, employee engagement and talent acquisition. On occasion, there will be instances where the Associate Specialist will need to travel to APHL Headquarters, which is currently located in Bethesda, MD. To that end, we are seeking applicants local to the DC area. This position reports to the Senior Director, People & Culture.
Duties & Responsibilities
Provides general administrative support to the People & Culture department. Duties and responsibilities could include any of the following:
Reconciling and preparing invoices for payment.
Processing COBRA enrollments for employees exiting the organization.
Scheduling phone screens and interviews with candidates.
Conducting background and reference checks.
Preparing offer letters for candidates.
Assisting in the planning and preparation of People & Culture sponsored events and activities.
Edit, upload, and update documents to P&C SharePoint, P&C Events Calendar, Manager’s Portal.
Collect and maintain PDs for all employees.
Monitor and file emails in P&C Inbox.
Create Teams Channels.
Assist in formatting presentations.
Assist in P&C team meeting logistics.
Assist with departmental projects in a variety of human resources areas.
Calendar work which includes tracking birthdays and scheduling meetings.
Performs other duties or responsibilities, as assigned.
Employment Standards- Education and Experience
To perform this job successfully, individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Associate's degree required. If candidate holds a Bachelor's degree, education might be substituted for work experience.
A minimum of 2 years of administrative experience required. Preference given to candidates with experience in talent acquisition, benefits, employee relations and performance management.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge
Basic knowledge of employment, talent acquisition, benefits, and compensation regulations, practices and procedures.
Skills
Excellent organization and time management skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams), ADP, and iCIMS.
Abilities
Proven ability to effectively prioritize deliverables and meet deadlines.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
Ability to build collaborative relationships and to foster teamwork.
Ability to perform remote work as it relates to motivation and technology.
APHL Weeks:
APHL Week is a Conference/Convention that is held at the APHL Home Office Bethesda, MD. This event is mandatory for all employees to attend. Travel and lodging will be reimbursed by APHL. Please Note: Reimbursement for travel and lodging may not be possible for employees that are local to the APHL Home Office.
Position Description Status:
The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative ones anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.
Work Environment:
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a colleague to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role. During the job, the colleague may need to sit for extended periods, use a computer keyboard to type, read information visually, and communicate orally through a computer monitor.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement:
APHL is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Part Time
The Associate Specialist, People & Culture is responsible for providing administrative support to areas of People & Culture including, but not limited to billing, HRIS, staff education, employee engagement and talent acquisition. On occasion, there will be instances where the Associate Specialist will need to travel to APHL Headquarters, which is currently located in Bethesda, MD. To that end, we are seeking applicants local to the DC area. This position reports to the Senior Director, People & Culture.
Duties & Responsibilities
Provides general administrative support to the People & Culture department. Duties and responsibilities could include any of the following:
Reconciling and preparing invoices for payment.
Processing COBRA enrollments for employees exiting the organization.
Scheduling phone screens and interviews with candidates.
Conducting background and reference checks.
Preparing offer letters for candidates.
Assisting in the planning and preparation of People & Culture sponsored events and activities.
Edit, upload, and update documents to P&C SharePoint, P&C Events Calendar, Manager’s Portal.
Collect and maintain PDs for all employees.
Monitor and file emails in P&C Inbox.
Create Teams Channels.
Assist in formatting presentations.
Assist in P&C team meeting logistics.
Assist with departmental projects in a variety of human resources areas.
Calendar work which includes tracking birthdays and scheduling meetings.
Performs other duties or responsibilities, as assigned.
Employment Standards- Education and Experience
To perform this job successfully, individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Associate's degree required. If candidate holds a Bachelor's degree, education might be substituted for work experience.
A minimum of 2 years of administrative experience required. Preference given to candidates with experience in talent acquisition, benefits, employee relations and performance management.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge
Basic knowledge of employment, talent acquisition, benefits, and compensation regulations, practices and procedures.
Skills
Excellent organization and time management skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams), ADP, and iCIMS.
Abilities
Proven ability to effectively prioritize deliverables and meet deadlines.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
Ability to build collaborative relationships and to foster teamwork.
Ability to perform remote work as it relates to motivation and technology.
APHL Weeks:
APHL Week is a Conference/Convention that is held at the APHL Home Office Bethesda, MD. This event is mandatory for all employees to attend. Travel and lodging will be reimbursed by APHL. Please Note: Reimbursement for travel and lodging may not be possible for employees that are local to the APHL Home Office.
Position Description Status:
The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative ones anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.
Work Environment:
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a colleague to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role. During the job, the colleague may need to sit for extended periods, use a computer keyboard to type, read information visually, and communicate orally through a computer monitor.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement:
APHL is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA, United States
Human Resources Specialist II - Talent Acquisition Position Category: Staff (Non-Exempt) FLSA: Non-exempt FTE: 1 Location: Thousand Oaks University Background: The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity. Basic Function: Under the general direction of the Talent Acquisition and HR Operations Manager, the Human Resources Specialist II - Talent Acquisition will support on all talent acquisition needs — serving as a subject matter expert for the inclusive and compliant hiring of top talent. The job duties associated within this position include all aspects associated with the: (1) talent acquisition activities and (2) assistance with Applicant Tracking System. This incumbent will infuse DEIJ into all aspects of the role to contribute to inclusive excellence and to ensure customer service to colleagues and candidates of all backgrounds feel represented and included. Representative Duties: Develop and maintain a strategic partnership with hiring managers by utilizing recruitment strategies to conduct life cycle recruiting to attract top talent: sourcing, screening and interviewing. E Partner with the hiring manager and search committee (when required by the position) to establish a search timeline and provide guidance for the screening and interview processes. E Develop and implement advertising and social media recruitment strategies; manage job posting vendors to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of the postings. E Review position descriptions to make sure the representative duties, knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA) are pertinent to the essential functions of the positions and remove any exclusionary language, artificial barriers, unnecessary qualifications. E Review, provide support and consultation and confirm the application/interview evaluation criteria. E Review candidate pools for qualifications. E Partner with the Equity Advocate in the screen, interview and selection process to recognize stereotypes and implicit biases, take actions to eliminate inequity and promote DEIJ in the search process. E Provide support in compensation recommendations and offer presentation/negotiation. E Follow up with hiring managers to obtain feedback regarding recruiting process and to clear the workflows in Applicant Tracking System. E Support managers through the applicant tracking system, workflows and related recruitment policies; follow up the workflow in Applicant Tracking and Position Management Systems to ensure the efficiency and accuracy. E Continuously explore new avenues for outreach and relationship building, both internal and external to the university. E Coordinate the hiring/offering process, review hiring proposals for accuracy, extend conditional offer, order background checks, create offer letters, and follow up with the candidates and hiring manager with updates, etc. E May organize, and implement outreach efforts (college recruitment, diversity recruitment etc.); represent the University at recruiting events. Participate in the development of recruitment plans that emphasize supporting and executing the university’s diversity and inclusion initiatives. Participate in salary survey and HR reports as needed; conduct classification and reclassification as assigned. Provide administrative/ clerical support to HR office as needed. E=Essential Duties Knowledge Of: Full cycle recruiting, using various interview techniques, search processes, and assessment methods Advanced knowledge in passive sourcing approaches, tools, and technologies. Federal and state laws, regulations and policies pertaining to recruitment, classification, and reclassification Organizational structure, grade levels and compensation structures. Multi-tasking and time management skills with strong attention to detail. Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Applicant tracking systems and/or CRM tools Large databases and reporting; using reports and data to identify trends and make recommendations Basic data analysis skills Strong business judgment, connecting human resources with organization goals/mission Problem solving & analytical skills Customer service experience in high volume or fast-paced environment. Excellent written, listening, and verbal communication skills Ability To: Understand the talent needs and urgency of the customer base, with experience developing strategies and plans to address such needs. Identify the discriminatory factors in search process and documents; promotes DEIJ in recruitment/search process. Work well with a diverse workforce encompassing a variety of social styles. managerial styles, socioeconomic backgrounds, people from varied cultural backgrounds and employees at all organization levels. Streamline existing recruitment procedure and ensure complex programs are clear throughout the processes. Effectively organize and prioritize work activities in an environment where priorities are constantly shifting Handle multiple searches and deliver a high level of service to internal clients. Work well independently, as well as in a team environment. Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality. Manage projects through completion and meeting deadlines Conduct basic HR data analysis and complete recruitment/salary survey and reports. Minimum Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to: a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Marketing, or related field and three years of in-house human resources experience some of which includes recruiting and sourcing. Preferred Qualifications: Higher Education experience in a private institution. Licenses and Other Requirements: None Physical Abilities: Detect to understand appropriate written correspondence; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer; communicate to exchange information in person, in writing, on the telephone and by email; stationary position for extended periods of time; move or transport light objects; position self to store and/or retrieve files Working Environment: Dynamic office environment; diverse campus community; multiple interruptions; multiple project deadlines. Hiring Range $28.00-$30.00 Posting Number: Staff002692022 Open Date: 06/16/2023 Close Date: 7/2/2023 To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/10911 California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation. jeid-887b8a885c5e074483b241ce0d12f714
Full Time
Human Resources Specialist II - Talent Acquisition Position Category: Staff (Non-Exempt) FLSA: Non-exempt FTE: 1 Location: Thousand Oaks University Background: The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity. Basic Function: Under the general direction of the Talent Acquisition and HR Operations Manager, the Human Resources Specialist II - Talent Acquisition will support on all talent acquisition needs — serving as a subject matter expert for the inclusive and compliant hiring of top talent. The job duties associated within this position include all aspects associated with the: (1) talent acquisition activities and (2) assistance with Applicant Tracking System. This incumbent will infuse DEIJ into all aspects of the role to contribute to inclusive excellence and to ensure customer service to colleagues and candidates of all backgrounds feel represented and included. Representative Duties: Develop and maintain a strategic partnership with hiring managers by utilizing recruitment strategies to conduct life cycle recruiting to attract top talent: sourcing, screening and interviewing. E Partner with the hiring manager and search committee (when required by the position) to establish a search timeline and provide guidance for the screening and interview processes. E Develop and implement advertising and social media recruitment strategies; manage job posting vendors to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of the postings. E Review position descriptions to make sure the representative duties, knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA) are pertinent to the essential functions of the positions and remove any exclusionary language, artificial barriers, unnecessary qualifications. E Review, provide support and consultation and confirm the application/interview evaluation criteria. E Review candidate pools for qualifications. E Partner with the Equity Advocate in the screen, interview and selection process to recognize stereotypes and implicit biases, take actions to eliminate inequity and promote DEIJ in the search process. E Provide support in compensation recommendations and offer presentation/negotiation. E Follow up with hiring managers to obtain feedback regarding recruiting process and to clear the workflows in Applicant Tracking System. E Support managers through the applicant tracking system, workflows and related recruitment policies; follow up the workflow in Applicant Tracking and Position Management Systems to ensure the efficiency and accuracy. E Continuously explore new avenues for outreach and relationship building, both internal and external to the university. E Coordinate the hiring/offering process, review hiring proposals for accuracy, extend conditional offer, order background checks, create offer letters, and follow up with the candidates and hiring manager with updates, etc. E May organize, and implement outreach efforts (college recruitment, diversity recruitment etc.); represent the University at recruiting events. Participate in the development of recruitment plans that emphasize supporting and executing the university’s diversity and inclusion initiatives. Participate in salary survey and HR reports as needed; conduct classification and reclassification as assigned. Provide administrative/ clerical support to HR office as needed. E=Essential Duties Knowledge Of: Full cycle recruiting, using various interview techniques, search processes, and assessment methods Advanced knowledge in passive sourcing approaches, tools, and technologies. Federal and state laws, regulations and policies pertaining to recruitment, classification, and reclassification Organizational structure, grade levels and compensation structures. Multi-tasking and time management skills with strong attention to detail. Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Applicant tracking systems and/or CRM tools Large databases and reporting; using reports and data to identify trends and make recommendations Basic data analysis skills Strong business judgment, connecting human resources with organization goals/mission Problem solving & analytical skills Customer service experience in high volume or fast-paced environment. Excellent written, listening, and verbal communication skills Ability To: Understand the talent needs and urgency of the customer base, with experience developing strategies and plans to address such needs. Identify the discriminatory factors in search process and documents; promotes DEIJ in recruitment/search process. Work well with a diverse workforce encompassing a variety of social styles. managerial styles, socioeconomic backgrounds, people from varied cultural backgrounds and employees at all organization levels. Streamline existing recruitment procedure and ensure complex programs are clear throughout the processes. Effectively organize and prioritize work activities in an environment where priorities are constantly shifting Handle multiple searches and deliver a high level of service to internal clients. Work well independently, as well as in a team environment. Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality. Manage projects through completion and meeting deadlines Conduct basic HR data analysis and complete recruitment/salary survey and reports. Minimum Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to: a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Marketing, or related field and three years of in-house human resources experience some of which includes recruiting and sourcing. Preferred Qualifications: Higher Education experience in a private institution. Licenses and Other Requirements: None Physical Abilities: Detect to understand appropriate written correspondence; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer; communicate to exchange information in person, in writing, on the telephone and by email; stationary position for extended periods of time; move or transport light objects; position self to store and/or retrieve files Working Environment: Dynamic office environment; diverse campus community; multiple interruptions; multiple project deadlines. Hiring Range $28.00-$30.00 Posting Number: Staff002692022 Open Date: 06/16/2023 Close Date: 7/2/2023 To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/10911 California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation. jeid-887b8a885c5e074483b241ce0d12f714