The Human Resources Assistant is responsible for supporting the operational role of Human Resources in the areas of talent acquisition, onboarding, administration of policies and procedures, benefits/payroll administration, employee relations and development, compensation, health, safety, and security. This position is primarily responsible for supporting all phases of AACR’s all phases of the human resources function.
• Assists in the administration of the application process, including scheduling of candidates for testing and interviews, assembling of applicant folders, updating of recruitment schedules and summaries. • Assists with the organizing of HR events and activities including execution, participation, and promotion.• Assist with the timecard approval process and the maintenance of the payroll system to ensure all information within the system is up to date• Comfort level with HRIS systems• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff• Promote HR programs to create an efficient and conflict-free workplace• Provide management with requested reports and documents• Accurately maintain employee files• Provides AACR Switchboard coverage as needed. • Assists with special projects spearheaded by HR, such as the Cancer and Biomedical Research Career Fair and other HR activities. • Light travel to recruiting events • Other duties as assigned
• 4 year degree in Human Resources, Business, Marketing, or related field preferred• 0-2 years of experience in Human Resources• Strong foundational knowledge of all HR areas, including recruiting, payroll, compensation, benefits, employee relations, etc.• Knowledge of HR systems and databases strongly preferred• Ability to build rapport with all employees• Strong organizational skills• Effective written and verbal communication skillsSalary: $45,000-$50,000 per year, depending on experience.
Founded in 1907, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is the world’s first and largest professional organization dedicated to advancing cancer research and its mission to prevent and cure cancer. AACR membership includes more than 54,000 laboratory, translational, and clinical researchers; population scientists; other health care professionals; and patient advocates residing in 130 countries and territories around the world. Presently, 32 percent of members live outside the United States and 22 percent of AACR’s international members are located in countries with emerging economies. The AACR marshals the full spectrum of expertise of the cancer community to accelerate progress in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer by annually convening more than 30 conferences and educational workshops, the largest of which is the AACR Annual Meeting. In addition, the AACR publishes 10 prestigious, peer-reviewed scientific journals and a magazine for cancer survivors, patients, and their caregivers. The AACR funds meritorious research directly as well as in cooperation with numerous cancer organizations. As the Scientific Partner of Stand Up To Cancer, the AACR provides expert peer review, grants administration, and scientific oversight of team science and individual investigator grants in cancer research that have the potential for near-term patient benefit. The AACR actively communicates with legislators and other policymakers about the value of cancer research and related biomedical science in saving lives from cancer. For more information about the AACR, visit AACR.org.
