About Us: The Jewish Federation of Detroit is the cornerstone of Jewish philanthropy and community engagement in Southeast Michigan. We are a community-driven organization committed to meeting the needs of the Jewish people and strengthening Jewish life—locally, in Israel, and around the world. Position Summary: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Human Resources Associate to join our HR team. Reporting to the Senior Director of Human Resources, this individual will support approximately 100 employees across a wide range of HR functions including 403(b) administration and tracking, staffing and recruitment, employee communications, professional development, and employee engagement initiatives. Key Responsibilities: 403(b) Plan Administration: + Process daily distribution and loan requests + Coordinate semi-annual employee educational sessions + Serve as liaison to Federation partner agency HR representatives (6) and respond to employee inquiries + Distribute annual compliance notices and manage employer contributions + Reconcile annual agency billing and support internal/external audits Recruitment & Onboarding: + Review resumes, schedule and conduct interviews, and perform reference checks + Coordinate recruitment efforts with hiring managers and communicate with candidates + Support recruitment and employee relations for JCSI (security team) + Assist with onboarding processes, background checks, and related tasks Employee Communications: + Write internal HR update email newsletter + Create monthly birthday and work anniversary announcements + Act as liaison for the Leading Edge Employee Engagement Survey (biennially) Systems Updates: + Maintain and update employee data in HRIS, including position and supervisor changes, password changes and misc updates + Support handbook updates and job postings + Complete employment verifications Job Descriptions & Documentation: + Create and maintain up-to-date job descriptions across departments Additional Responsibilities: + Plan and support internal staff events and special HR initiatives + Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of HR Qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree and 2–3 years of experience in Human Resources or related field + Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis; knowledge of 403(b)/401(k) plans preferred + Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative team approach + Excellent verbal and written communication abilities + Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities + Quick learner and proactive problem solver. + Self-starter with sound judgment and the ability to maintain confidentiality Powered by JazzHR