HR Assistant

HR Assistant
Full-Time | Kansas City, MO | On-Site | Non-Exempt | $22.87/hour + Full Benefits

 

CDD is looking for a detail-oriented, organized HR Assistant to provide essential administrative and operational support to our Human Resources team. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with people, and wants to build a career in human resources at a mission-driven nonprofit.

 

Why You'll Love Working at CDD
- Build hands-on HR experience across a broad range of functions in a real-world nonprofit setting.
- Work alongside the HR Manager and HR Director in a collaborative, people-focused department.
- Consistent Monday-Friday daytime hours in a stable, office-based environment.
- Competitive pay at $22.87/hour plus full benefits.
- Be part of a 50+ year organization committed to dignity, inclusion, and opportunity for every person served.

 

Employee Records & HRIS
- Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS (PayCor), including personnel changes, status updates, and onboarding data.
- Process Personnel Change Forms for position, department, supervisor, wage, and status updates.
- Assist with filing documents in personnel files (paper and electronic) per CDD guidelines.
- Track documentation and process memos for missing or incomplete personnel file items.

 

Benefits & Payroll Support
- Assist with benefits tracking for full-time employees; update benefit enrollment data as needed.
- Support the HR team with payroll-related data entry and recordkeeping as directed.
- Complete employee referral bonus paperwork and related processing.

 

Employee Services & Communication
- Perform customer service functions by responding to employee requests and questions in a timely, professional manner.
- Prepare correspondence including reference letters, employment verifications, and unemployment protest letters.
- Track and update evaluation information; distribute monthly evaluation reports to management staff.

 

Administrative & Clerical Support
- Provide general administrative support to the HR department including copying, faxing, scanning, and document management.
- Assist with coordinating HR-related events, activities, and recognition programs.
- Support HR reporting and KPI tracking as directed by the HR Manager or HR Director.

 

Required
- High school diploma or GED; associate's or bachelor's degree in HR or related field preferred.
- Minimum one year of administrative or office support experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

 

Preferred
- Experience with PayCor or a similar HRIS platform.
- Experience in a human services, nonprofit, or healthcare setting.
- Experience with HR functions including onboarding, benefits, and personnel records.

 

The Role at a Glance
- Pay: $22.87/hour
- Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
- Work Setting: On-site, Kansas City, MO
- Travel: Occasional travel within the metropolitan area as needed
- Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, and more

 

About CDD
The Center for Developmentally Disabled (CDD) has been a cornerstone of the Kansas City community for over 50 years, providing compassionate, high-quality support services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Our team is driven by a shared belief that every person deserves the opportunity to live with dignity, purpose, and connection.

CDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.