Weavers Way Human Resources Assistant

Weavers Way Co-op is looking for an energetic, creative, and experienced individual to join our Human Resources Department. With our plans to expand, we are looking for someone to grow with the organization.

The HR Assistant will be responsible for helping in the day-to-day operations of running the department. Starting off as a part-time position, there is potential for full time work as we move closer to opening our third store. The scope of responsibilities for the position at part time includes, but is not limited to:

• Benefits Administration – Provide benefits information to employees, process enrollments, terminations, changes, and billing. Ensure deductions are in the payroll system. • Retirement Plan Administration – Provide information on the co-ops retirement plan to all eligible employees, process payroll deductions, and work with Third Party Administrator to process paperwork and Compliance. • Payroll – Enter all newly hired staff, submit payroll memo to Finance on a bi- weekly basis, update pay rates, withholdings, garnishments, etc., as needed. • Orientation and On-Boarding – Complete new hire paperwork with staff, ensure new employees receive information about policies and procedures, and set up/conduct new hire orientations on a monthly basis. • Record Keeping and Personnel Management – Ensure files are stored and retained as required under law. • Labor Law Compliance – Have a fundamental understanding of all applicable labor laws, understand and comply with labor law in all matters related to applicant screening, hiring, etc.

This position requires adaptability, a high level of customer service for all internal customers, and the ability to communicate with various personality styles. As we have two locations, and are set to have a third, this position requires travel. The potential to become full time will increase the scope of responsibilities. Further qualifications include:

• Minimum 2 years work experience in an administrative environment. • Minimum 1 year experience with payroll systems, benefits administration, and compliance strongly preferred. • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, interpersonal communication, business, or other related field highly preferred. • Attention to detail and good organizational skills. • Commitment to the mission and goals of Weavers Way Cooperative Association. • Computer literate. • Exhibited ability to work well in a team setting. • Proven understanding of and ability to uphold personnel and operational policies and procedures. • Strong verbal and written communications skills with supervisors, staff, and members; ability to speak to large groups. • Attention to detail and good organizational skills. • Demonstrated ability to multi-task and remain calm under stress. • Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercising independent judgement when necessary. • Exhibited ability to follow through on commitments. • Be or become upon hiring a member in good standing of Weavers Way Co- op.

As of now, this is an hourly position, about 20 hours/week, Monday – Friday. Days/times are TBD, and may vary from week to week, so a large amount of flexibility is required. We have an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, paid vacation and sick time, retirement plan and employee discount.

Founded in 1973, Weavers Way is a community-owned natural grocer with stores in Mt. Airy and Chestnut Hill. In addition to our stores, we run a market farm in the Awbury Arboretum, a CSA farm partnership with Saul High School, our own community newspaper, and a non-profit which emphasizes food and nutrition education. We operate based on a triple bottom line philosophy that considers our community and environment in all of our decisions.

We are looking to fill the position asap. Interested applicants are highly encouraged to learn more about us at www.weaversway.coop prior to applying. Cover letter and resume required.