Human Resources Associate Service Team
Company: Volunteers of America Los Angeles
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
About Us: VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life
Stories Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services
organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening
families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of
social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start
programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans? services,
homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and
alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org . PAY RATE:
$27.49- $28.94 Per Hour BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical,
dental, vision and retirement benefits. JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE As
part of the HR Service Team, the HR Associate I position is a vital
resource for Human Resources department, performs the full spectrum
of the Employment/Onboarding of new employees. Additionally,
performs a variety of human resources functions, including
compensation, benefits, employee relations, compliance, and other
HR processes. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Supports HR Service Team:
performs triage on incoming calls directing calls to appropriate HR
support; performs employee onboarding tasks and assists new
employee orientation Works in support of HR Department in general,
as well as assisting the Benefits, Classification & Compensation,
Compliance, and Employee Relations efforts Conducts employment,
degree and eligibility verification of applicants and
transfer/reclassification requests; maintains and tracks records of
other employment compliance requirements (background checks, TB
screening, licensing, credentials, et cetera) Other duties as may
be required ESSENTIAL DUTIES: An essential function of this
position requires incumbents to report to the office. Assist in the
onboarding process of new hires including, new hire paperwork, and
organizing and conducting orientation. Conduct I-9 employment
verifications for all new hires and collect relevant documentation.
Supports HR Department, assisting Benefits, Compliance, Employee
Relations and Classification/Compensation efforts as directed; may
conduct licensure, credentialing and general compliance activities.
Provide support and assistance for recruitment activities
including, background checks, credentialing verifications, develops
and coordinates new employee offer letters for positions within the
organization Assist in the maintenance of all employee files and
related record keeping of personnel data, I-9 records, and
personnel records; conduct routine audits; Input and ensure timely
transmission of new and rehire employee data, resignations and
terminations within our HR system. May assist in developing human
resources solutions by collecting and analyzing information;
recommending courses of action. Other duties as required and may be
subject to change MANDATED REPORTER As service providers to the
underprivileged and vulnerable in our community, all employees are
considered Mandated Reporters, and must report any instance of
physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities. Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance,
background check, including criminal history, personal references,
employment and education verifications Ability to perform under
circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing
with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients
as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs which may
include clients with homelessness, mental-illness, substance abuse,
recently released from incarceration and other challenges.
EDUCATION: Bachelor degree or equivalent combination of education
and experience (4 years) EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one year of related
HR work experience. Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other
characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local
law. This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the
federal government and will provide the federal government with
your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to
work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized
to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions
and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve
the issue before the employer can take any action against you,
including terminating your employment
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