Job Information
Neighborhood House Human Resources Assistant in Saint Paul, Minnesota
Job Duties
Position: Human Resources Assistant
Salary: $24-27/hour
Schedule: Full-time, primarily weekdays
Location: In person, St. Paul
WHO WE ARE
For more than 125 years, Neighborhood House has partnered with families in St. Paul to ensure access to essential services, including food, housing, education, and opportunities. Today, we serve more than 30,000 individuals annually across six neighborhoods, striving for a community where everyone can thrive.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Human Resources Assistant provides administrative and coordination support for the Human Resources department, ensuring the timely and accurate execution of high-volume HR tasks. This role supports both the HR Generalist and the Director of HR & Talent Management and plays a key role in maintaining efficient HR operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Recruiting and Hiring Administration
• Post and close job openings as instructed
• Coordinate interview scheduling and candidate communications when requested
• Prepare and track offer letters and pre-employment documentation.
• Initiate and track background checks.
Onboarding and HR Administration
• Enter and maintain employee data in the HRIS.
• Send onboarding packets and track completion of required documents.
• Support orientation logistics and scheduling.
• Track time-bound and compliance-related employee documents (e.g., licenses, certifications, required reviews)
• Maintain digital and physical personnel files.
Benefits and Leave Support
• Enter benefits enrollments and terminations.
• Track benefits documentation and deadlines.
• Support open enrollment logistics and communications.
• Route benefits and leave questions appropriately.
General HR Support
• Prepare employment verification letters.
• Track performance evaluation completion and acknowledgments.
• Assist with unemployment documentation and recordkeeping.
• Provide basic HRIS and system-access troubleshooting.
• Assist with HRIS setup tasks, including accrual configuration using established templates
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Required Experience and Skills
• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in HR or administration.
• One to three years of administrative experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Desired Experience and Skills
• Nonprofit or HR experience.
• HRIS experience.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills.
WORK LOCATION
This in-person role is based in St. Paul, MN.
BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT
Neighborhood House is required to conduct background checks on all final candidates because of our work with youth and families. We understand that past events may have occurred, and we don’t want this to deter you from applying. The outcome of background checks does not automatically disqualify a candidate, and we are open to a conversation to discuss the results.
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Neighborhood House is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The Neighborhood House provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any other status protected by law.
WE’D LIKE TO MEET YOU
Don't meet every requirement listed in this job description? Do you think your experience level is not where it needs to be? Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single qualification. Neighborhood House is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. If you're interested in this position but your experience doesn't align perfectly with all the qualifications in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. The right role for you might be just around the corner.
Minimum Education Required
• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in HR or administration.
Minimum Experience Required
• One to three years of administrative experience.
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
Yes
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
No
Compensation
$24.00 - $27.00 / Hourly
Postal Code
55107
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
HRA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Benefits
health insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits, etc.
Application Link
https://neighborhoodhousemn.org/careers/