Administrative Assistant I/HR Assistant

Location: Territorial Headquarters, Atlanta, GA

About this opportunity:

Key responsibilities:

• Serves as the point of contact to all internal and external customers seeking information regarding the Human Resources Department
• Coordinates and participates in the various phases of the United Way Campaign on an annual basis.
• Coordinates and maintains the security card process for Territorial Headquarters Officers, employees, and temporary associates, as well as visitors and contractors, as necessary. Maintains the electronic photographs associated with the security card process according to established file folder guidelines.
• Serves as a back-up to review background check reports and supplemental information provided by the Divisions/Commands.
• Reviews and processes all employee forms received from team members and maintains the department employee personnel files.

What we are looking for in you:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. AND
• Two years of progressively responsible administrative support experience required. Working in a large organization with experience in recordkeeping, filing, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat preferred. Experience performing Human Resources recordkeeping responsibilities preferred. OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skill, and abilities.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

This job requires a limited amount of physical effort associated with walking, standing, bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying light objects (up to 30 1bs). Ability to sit and work at a computer. Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Holiday Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans and more!

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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Application Submittal Period: 2/5/2024 – 2/7/2024

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!