Associate, Human Resources

World Central Kitchen, Inc. (WCK) seeks a talented and committed HR Associate to support the Human Resources function. Part of a small and service-oriented team, the successful candidate must possess significant initiative, thrive in a dynamic environment, and provide excellent timely and accurate support across a variety of responsibilities.

This role will report to the Chief People Officer with key working relationships with HR and Finance. This role requires a sincere commitment to WCK’s mission, occasional work nights, holidays, and weekends, and the flexibility to support our teams across multiple time zones.

This role is intended to be a full-time hybrid exempt position based in Washington DC.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepares and administers effective and timely onboarding of new employees to include day 1 orientation and training, benefit enrollments, I-9s, and taxes
• Monitors and promptly responds to employee requests for general HR support
• Accurately and efficiently administers individual employee benefits
• Prepares, submits, collects, and files employee forms accurately and in a timely manner
• Maintains employee personnel files, conducts ongoing audits, and provides reports
• Maintains databases and applications current and accurate
• Monitor and ensure accurate timekeeping by non-exempt employees in keeping with WCK policy
• Provides Payroll team all needed forms and information in a timely manner
• Assists with payroll administration including managing benefits allocations, state registration, withholding, and unemployment tax items
• Assists with reviewing and compiling various information to ensure compliance
• Ensure required employment posters are available and posted in a timely manner
• Supports various policy, systems, and tools implementation and ongoing maintenance
• Reviews and provides recommendations for process improvements
• Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Finance or Accounting or at least two to three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of experience and training
• 2+ years in a similar role
• Excellent computer skills, including with Microsoft Office, Google, Slack, and Apple products
• Previous experience with HRIS and payroll systems and software
• Demonstrated ethical framework and commitment to confidentiality
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills and attitude
• Demonstrate attention to detail and process-oriented working style
• Demonstrated ability to work well as an individual and within teams
• Schedule flexibility to work extended hours and to account for time zone differences
• Valid US employment authorization

Preferred candidates will also have experience in Sage Intacct or related programs, be proficient in Spanish, written and verbal, and have volunteer experience.  

Application & Cover Letter
This application requires a cover letter that explains your interest in this position and in working for WCK. Applications without a letter will not be considered. Please include your letter in one pdf document with your resume. Please apply early as we will consider applications on a rolling basis and may stop accepting new applications without notice.

References and Background Checks
To help ensure the safety of our communities and our teams, our selection process will include reference and background checks, subject to any legal or regulatory requirements.

Equal Opportunity

WCK is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity and to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment at this time.

E-Verify

For US based employment, WCK participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. Please view the E-Verify posters here with important information.

Para empleados en los EEUU, WCK participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formul