Human Resources Administrative Assistant at HumanKind – Lynchburg, Virginia

Position Title: Human Resources Administrative Assistant

Location: Lynchburg, VA

Benefits:

• Salary Range:$17.00-$19.50
• Over 5 weeks of Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay to use at your discretion
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 403(b) Retirement plan with company match and contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Life insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance

Summary: Are you highly organized, outgoing, and a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? HumanKind is seeking a Human Resources Administration Assistant to play a key role in supporting our HR team and helping to create a positive, welcoming workplace for our employees. In this role, you’ll handle a variety of administrative tasks, from maintaining employee files and assisting with audits to coordinating events and managing communications.

This is the perfect opportunity for someone who enjoys streamlining processes, handling logistics, and being part of a dynamic team that supports a mission-driven organization. If you’re detail-oriented, thrive on juggling multiple priorities, and love fostering engagement within a team, we want to hear from you!

Success In This Role Looks Like:

• Creating seamless organization by maintaining up-to-date employee files and ensuring compliance with ease.
• Coordinating team activities, meetings, and events—like Gratitude Day and New Hire Orientations—with enthusiasm and precision.
• Taking ownership of background checks and follow-ups, ensuring everything is completed on time and to the highest standards.
• Collaborating with licensing agencies and producing audit-ready documentation to support HR’s compliance efforts.
• Keeping everyone connected and informed by managing updates to organizational charts, reports, and communication platforms like SharePoint and ADP.
• Ensuring the HR team has what they need by tracking supplies and keeping inventory fully stocked.
• Bringing a spark to employee engagement activities, championing fun and meaningful ways to celebrate our team’s hard work.

Career Path: At HumanKind, we value growth and development. This role provides a strong foundation for advancement in Human Resources or administrative management, with opportunities to take on special projects and expand your skills.

What You Bring To The Team:

• A natural talent for organization and an eye for detail that keeps everything running smoothly.
• Outstanding communication skills that help you connect with colleagues at all levels and foster collaboration.
• A proactive mindset—you’re always a step ahead, anticipating needs and finding creative solutions.
• A knack for managing sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• A positive, team-oriented attitude that contributes to a supportive and fun work environment.

Why Join HumanKind:

HumanKind is a non-profit human services organization that has been serving children and families for more than 120 years. We offer programs and services that instill hope and equip people with the tools to build a strong foundation for life.

With an emphasis on inclusion, we help individuals and families who face any number of life’s challenges. Our programs cover everything from financial education to foster care, from early childhood resources to services for adults with developmental disabilities.

HumanKind’s unique workplace culture is what sets us apart and makes us a Best Place to Work. We recognize that this culture exists because of our values. We acknowledge that we are humans on this journey, and none of us have fully arrived, but we are committed to striving and aspiring toward living out our values each day.

We Value:

• Actively working for equity and inclusivity, practicing humility and curiosity, taking responsibility, continuously evolving for change.
• Prioritizing caring for our people, fostering a nurturing environment, celebrating small wins, acknowledging challenges, embracing innovation and adaptability.
• Nurturing growth in ourselves and others, leveraging strengths, equipping with tools for success, fostering a positive learning environment.
• Staying mission-focused, serving with empathy, putting egos aside, upholding ethics, communicating openly, providing support, and encouraging feedback.