The Sacramento District Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) supports individuals in need through a network of services. Our work includes operating a thrift store, providing reentry programs for formerly incarcerated individuals, and offering disaster relief assistance.
The Human Resources & Volunteer Coordinator provides essential support to the organization's daily HR operations, focusing on administrative HR duties and volunteer coordination. Under the supervision of the HR Manager, this position plays a key role in new hire onboarding, payroll support, and serving as the primary point of contact for volunteers at the Thrift Store. This role ensures smooth HR operations and continuity of service when the HR Manager is unavailable.
Recruitment & Onboarding
- Post jobs, screen applicants, schedule interviews, and prepare job offers
- Run background checks in compliance with policy and state law
- Conduct new hire orientations for Thrift Store and Council Admin staff
- Support remote orientation for other program sites
- Explain employee benefits and guide new hires through enrollment
- Ensure all documents are properly filed and entered into our HRIS (Paylocity)
Employee Relations & Compliance
- Assist with employee concerns confidentially and professionally
- Track performance reviews and ensure timely completion
- Support safety compliance efforts, including walkthroughs and trainings
- Step in during HR Manager absences to support workers� comp reporting
- Help monitor training compliance and update personnel records
- Stay informed on labor law changes and compliance updates
Payroll & Benefits Support
- Assist with processing semi-monthly payroll
- Track timecard submissions and approvals
- Support benefits open enrollment logistics and employee questions
- Respond to inquiries about payroll, timekeeping, and benefits
- Help distribute enrollment materials and assist with sign-ups
Volunteer Coordination
- Oversee volunteer activities for the Thrift Store, including community volunteers and interns
- Conduct onboarding and orientations for all volunteers
- Maintain accurate volunteer records and track engagement metrics
General HR Support
- Provide administrative and project support to the HR Manager
- Attend meetings and trainings as a representative of the HR team
- Draft internal HR communications and announcements
Minimum Education (or substitute experience) Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent, required.
- Associate degree or coursework in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent experience, preferred.
Minimum Experience Required:
- 1-2 years of experience in human resources, administrative support, or a related role, required.
- Experience supporting HR functions such as recruitment, onboarding, or payroll, preferred.
- Familiarity with state and federal employment laws and workplace compliance practices, preferred.
- Experience working with HRIS or payroll systems (e.g., Paylocity, ADP) , preferred.
- Volunteer coordination or nonprofit experience, preferred.
Skills Required:
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and foster an inclusive, respectful work environment.
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word) and comfortable learning new systems.
- Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to handle multiple priorities.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary
USD 30 - 35 /hourly
Hourly based
Remote Job
Worldwide
CA , United States
