Senior Human Resources Assistant

Are you a passionate HR professional looking to dive into the exciting world of Regional Theatre? Arena Stage is seeking a dynamic Senior Human Resources Assistant to join our team in Washington, DC. Imagine being part of a high-performance culture where your innovative ideas and problem-solving skills are valued.

As a key player in our creative organization, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a team of professionals who strive for excellence in everything they do. Join us onsite and be part of an organization that values smart, empathetic individuals who are creative thinkers.

You can get great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off, and Free Theatre Tickets. This exciting opportunity offers a competitive annual pay range of $52,000 - $57,000.

Arena Stage is the voice of American theater resident in our nation's capital. Focused on American artists, our productions are innovative and representative of stories from across the country. We nurture new plays and reimagine classics. We celebrate our democracy and diversity through a multitude of voices in our productions and community engagement programs to inspire people to action.

Embark on your next career step as a Senior Human Resources Assistant at Arena Stage, where you will collaborate closely with the Director of Human Resources to oversee the daily administrative and operational tasks that drive our HR department. In this role, you will have the chance to showcase your problem-solving skills and empathetic nature while contributing to the overall excellence of our team. Join a professional and forward-thinking environment where your innovative ideas will be welcomed and nurtured. This is your opportunity to make a real impact in an organization that thrives on high performance and values your authenticity.

To thrive in the role of Senior Human Resources Assistant at Arena Stage, candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, along with at least two years of HR experience. A commitment to obtaining a Professional Human Resources Certification (SHRM-CP or PHR) within 12 months is essential. Proficiency in full-cycle recruitment, data entry, and utilizing HRIS systems like ADP is crucial. Successful candidates must be adept in Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to type at least 50 words per minute accurately. Knowledge of Federal and DC employment laws, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise independent judgment are key competencies for this role.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills while managing HR compliance requirements with precision and efficiency.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's or equivalent combination of education, training and/or work experience.
• Two (2+) or more years of Human Resources experience
• Professional Human Resources Certification (SHRM-CP or PHR preferred) or commitment to obtain within 12 months.
• Full cycle ,Recruitment
• Accurately Type at least 50 wpm.
• Windows 10 or 11 Office Applications (Word
• Microsoft Word and Excel (Intermediate to Advanced level); Microsoft certification preferred.
• Internet research.
• Data entry; experience using HRIS (ADP) preferred.
• Knowledge of Federal and DC Employment Laws and Regulations
• Must be able to exercise discretion, maintain confidentiality and use independent judgement.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and professional work style.
• Ability to act with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Must be a strong self-starter and can independently oversee tasks and projects to completion.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

The Washington Drama Society, Inc., Arena Stage does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities, employment or operations.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at hr@arenastage.org or call 202-488-3300.

Offers of employment at Arena Stage are contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check and/or professional reference check as allowed by employment law in the District of Columbia.