About JerseySTEM
All JerseySTEM roles are pro-bono (unpaid) positions.JerseySTEM is a mission-driven professional network of pro-bono contributors dedicated to improving access to STEM education and career pathways for underserved middle school girls in New Jersey.
Members contribute their professional skills and leverage their networks in service of the organization’s gender-equity agenda.Membership is a minimum six-month commitment of approximately six flexible hours per week and includes a $100 refundable deposit, returned after six months of active membership. K–12 educators, retirees, veterans, interns, and students are exempt from the deposit.
Overview
The Assistant Head of HR will support the Head of HR in planning, organizing, and executing HR initiatives and operations aligned with the organization's mission. A great opportunity for someone who wants to grow in HR. Explore the full role.
Responsibilities
- Co-Lead development of HR operations/processes to support recruiting professionals for volunteer opportunities, recruiting for internships, and recruiting student coaches from colleges/universities for Outreach Programs
- Co-Lead the continuous improvement of Onboarding and Engagement processes
- Co-Lead the planning and direction of training and development approaches to enhance the volunteer experience and engagement
- Work with the Head of HR to advise organization leadership on human resources issues and develop and implement effective HR policies and processes across the organization.
- Assist in the recruitment and management of the Human Resources volunteer team
- Function as a Human Resources expert and provide guidance to department managers on HR policies and practices
- Serve as a liaison between the HR team and the rest of the organization
- Serve as backup/step-in Head of HR
- Flexible hours, 5 hours commitment
- Virtual position
Qualifications
- Strong (5-7 years), broad Human Resources experience with emphasis on recruiting and onboarding
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Experience in a managerial or supervisory role
- Well organized, with strong attention to detail
- Comfort managing a virtual HR team
- Resourceful and creative