People Operations Assistant

Description: You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to fifteen thousand dollars annually for undergraduate and twenty-five thousand dollars annually for graduate) and student loan repayment, among other benefits! Being a People Operations Assistant at Devereux has its Advantages! As a People Operations Assistant at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. What Devereux offers YOU: • Time off benefits starting on day one! • Excellent health benefits, effective 30 days after employment at My Devereux Benefits. • Tuition and student loan assistance. • Entry-level People Operations exposure with opportunities to learn and grow in the Behavioral Health field within People Operations. • A challenging, rewarding and exciting position that makes a positive impact on the lives of the individuals we serve. • Opportunity to engage with an organization that values Servant Leadership principles, allowing staff to be their authentic selves at work. The People Operations Assistant (HR) reports directly to the People Operations Director. This position is a remote position, but must live in the New Jersey, PA area. May have to come in the office on an as needed basis. Salary: $48,000-$53,000 ($23.08-$25.48) What Devereux Looks for in YOU: • Perform recruitment support and administrative functions for the People Operations department. • Assist with recruitment activities such as attending job fairs, updating job postings/flyers, and processing/tracking new hire pre-employment requirements (paperwork), new hire orientation, background checks, and pre-employment reference checks. • Provide general administrative support to the People Operations Department - file maintenance and document scanning, data entry and reporting and employment verifications. Qualifications: The Ideal Candidate will Have: • High School Diploma or GED; two years of college preferred • One year administrative support experience, preferably in People Operations (Human Resources); Degree may be substituted for experience • Strong organizational skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Requires ability to work independently, prioritize, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and adhere to established guidelines. • Must have excellent customer service skills, strong computer skills in MS Word and Excel and be willing to learn additional computer programs. • Experience with HRIS database/Applicant Tracking System(ATS) • Must have the ability to make recommendation to effective resolve problems or issues, by using judgment that is in consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or government law. Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible. Company Overview: Company Overview Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year. Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences. With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. Our Culture, Our Expectations At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices. We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time. What Devereux Offers You In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer; • Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. • Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. • Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. • Employee assistance / work-life balance program. Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work! 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