HR Specialist

We are seeking a Part-Time HR Specialist to join our organization with a flexible schedule of 16-20 hours per week on an ongoing basis. This is mostly a remote position however we prefer you are in Portland, Oregon or Richmond, Virginia.

Reports to: Chief Executive
Direct Reports/Supervisory Responsibilities: None

JOB SUMMARY

The HR Business Specialist oversees employee coaching and mediation, fosters employee engagement and satisfaction, collaborates with the Chief Executive to update and uphold HR policies and procedures, and ensures compliance processes for employees. Additionally, they manage training and development initiatives and support the evaluation of site director performance.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

 Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Advises management on the formulation and administration of plans and policies for human resource activities.
• Acts as an internal Specialist by analyzing and recommending solutions to human resource issues relating to the assigned program or section area.
• Develops, revises and implements HR policies and procedures.
• Ensures program or section area is in compliance with established policies and procedures and with any relevant federal, state or local legislation.
• Prepares and maintains special internal and external reports as requested by CEO or SCRAP Board.
• Answers routine and nonroutine requests for information on policy interpretation.
• Assists with developing, coordinating and recommending changes for the improvement of workflow in the program or section area.
• Conducts audit of human resource activities to ensure compliance with laws, policies and procedures.
• Participates in professional development sessions or seminars.
• Works on special projects.
• Leads special and cross-functional project teams.
• Presents training sessions related to the assigned program or section area.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Adept with a variety of multimedia training platforms and methods.
• Ability to design and implement effective training and development.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Three years of professional-level experience in human resources.

Physical Requirements:  

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Qualities

• A passion for SCRAP’s mission and a personal commitment to a lifestyle that values reuse and waste reduction
• Exceptional team player
• Good independent judgment
• Highly organized, time efficient and reliable
• Adept at developing standards, analyzing information, dealing with complexity, SFAS Rules, reporting research results, data entry skills, accounting, attention to detail, confidentiality, thoroughness

Expectations of all SCRAP Staff 

• Work as part of a team with other staff, programs, volunteers and Board of Directors to fulfill SCRAP’s mission
• Communicate effectively and focus on good stakeholder relations
• Stay current with the environmental services community and sources of information and referrals
• Stay current with developments in recycling and reuse, including legislation and availability of recyclable materials markets
• With other staff, be an ambassador for SCRAP Creative Reuse in the national community

SCRAP does not discriminate in opportunities or practices because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by law. SCRAP is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from people of color.

Kindly submit a Cover Letter, Resume, and References to the email address provided.

Applications open April 30, 2025 and close on May 30, 2025