Human Resources Assistant

CADA is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to join our team in downtown Santa Barbara. This position supports the HR Manager in all areas of Human Resources and plays a critical role in recruitment, onboarding, off-boarding, benefits administration, documentation, and compliance. Occasional travel to other agency locations throughout Santa Barbara County is required. This is a great opportunity to work in a nonprofit serving youth, families, and adults dealing with substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions, where you will gain valuable experience while making a meaningful impact.

About the role

This is a non-exempt, full-time position. Staff require an up-to-date Tuberculosis test during the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

• Support the HR Manager in day-to-day HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, off-boarding, and employee documentation.
• Coordinate full-cycle recruiting: maintain the applicant tracking system, post jobs, screen candidates, schedule interviews, and prepare recruitment reports.
• Maintain personnel files, HRIS records, job descriptions, organizational charts, and other HR documentation.
• Process timecards and provide training and support to managers and employees on timekeeping procedures.
• Administer benefits tasks, including eligibility review, enrollments, open enrollment support, and responding to employee benefit inquiries.
• Track employee licenses, certifications, evaluations, DMV Pull Notice data, and complete verifications, forms, and audit documentation.
• Assist with employee relations and compliance matters such as leaves, accommodations, workers’ compensation, unemployment claims, and special HR projects.

Requirements

• AA/AS or equivalent experience required.
• Human Resources certification preferred.
• 1 year of Administrative experience required.
• 1 year of Customer Service experience required.
• 1 year of Human Resources experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Sign, SharePoint, and video conferencing required.
• Experience with HRIS Systems preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information required, as evidenced through past work experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required as evidenced in the interview and writing sample.
• Experience working in a non-profit environment preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay

Pay

Salary range: $23–$26 per hour, dependent on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM.