Human Resources Assistant
Partners Worldwide
Date: 11 hours ago
City: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Contract type: Full time
Partners Worldwide
Partners Worldwide (PW) is a global network of businesspeople working together to end poverty through entrepreneurship and job creation. We believe that all people are image-bearers of God and have the right to live an abundant life. Through locally rooted, globally connected partnerships we work to grow and sustain redemptive businesses and flourishing economic ecosystems for maximum impact. Every team member plays a significant role in making this vision a reality.
As an employee of Partners Worldwide, you will be part of a global team that values the unique contributions and service of each person as a true partner. You will join us in celebrating each entrepreneur who is able to fully live out their calling to business, provide for their family, create life-giving employment opportunities and invest in the community around them.
The PW goal for 2030 is for our partners in 30+ countries, to serve over one million businesses who are creating and sustaining 3 million jobs in communities of high poverty and unemployment.
The Role
As the HR Assistant, your primary role will be to support the daily operations of the HR team, helping ensure a smooth and efficient experience for staff throughout their employment journey.
We're looking for a detail-oriented and dependable HR Assistant to join our small, relational HR team. In this role, you’ll support the day-to-day operations that help make Partners Worldwide a great place to work, from welcoming new staff, to keeping our systems running smoothly, to helping organize our performance cycles.
This is a role for someone who enjoys repeatable processes, gets satisfaction from making things run well behind the scenes, and takes ownership of tasks without needing a lot of oversight. If you’re proactive, organized, and want to serve a mission-driven global team, please submit your resume and a cover letter letting us know why you are passionate about PW’s mission and this role.
The Work
Partners Worldwide (PW) is a global network of businesspeople working together to end poverty through entrepreneurship and job creation. We believe that all people are image-bearers of God and have the right to live an abundant life. Through locally rooted, globally connected partnerships we work to grow and sustain redemptive businesses and flourishing economic ecosystems for maximum impact. Every team member plays a significant role in making this vision a reality.
As an employee of Partners Worldwide, you will be part of a global team that values the unique contributions and service of each person as a true partner. You will join us in celebrating each entrepreneur who is able to fully live out their calling to business, provide for their family, create life-giving employment opportunities and invest in the community around them.
The PW goal for 2030 is for our partners in 30+ countries, to serve over one million businesses who are creating and sustaining 3 million jobs in communities of high poverty and unemployment.
The Role
As the HR Assistant, your primary role will be to support the daily operations of the HR team, helping ensure a smooth and efficient experience for staff throughout their employment journey.
We're looking for a detail-oriented and dependable HR Assistant to join our small, relational HR team. In this role, you’ll support the day-to-day operations that help make Partners Worldwide a great place to work, from welcoming new staff, to keeping our systems running smoothly, to helping organize our performance cycles.
This is a role for someone who enjoys repeatable processes, gets satisfaction from making things run well behind the scenes, and takes ownership of tasks without needing a lot of oversight. If you’re proactive, organized, and want to serve a mission-driven global team, please submit your resume and a cover letter letting us know why you are passionate about PW’s mission and this role.
The Work
- Onboarding & Transitions: Coordinate logistics for new hires and offboarding; continuously improve onboarding materials and processes.
- Recruitment Support: Assist with job postings, candidate communication, and interview scheduling.
- Employee Records & Changes: Maintain accurate, confidential records; support updates to pay, titles, and responsibilities.
- Performance & Engagement: Help organize annual reviews, track follow-ups, and support staff surveys and engagement efforts.
- Benefits & HR Systems: Assist with time-off tracking, benefits documentation, and updates across HR tools and platforms.
- High school diploma required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- 0–2 years of experience in HR support, office administration, or related roles.
- HR certifications such as aPHR or SHRM-CP are a plus.
- Familiarity with HR systems and basic knowledge of HR policies is advantageous.
- Service-oriented and dependable, with a strong desire to support staff, teams, and organizational goals behind the scenes.
- Effective collaborator who builds trust across diverse and global teams, with cultural sensitivity and emotional intelligence.
- Organized and detail-focused, with the ability to manage recurring processes, documentation, and deadline-driven tasks.
- Analytical and curious, with a growth mindset—comfortable navigating systems, solving problems, and adapting to new tools.
- Demonstrates maturity of Christian faith in daily life and work, showing humility, resilience, and integrity in all interactions.
- Meaningful, redemptive, and purpose-filled work.
- Connection to a talented, dedicated, and joyful team of global staff and partners.
- A comprehensive compensation and benefits package (insurance, retirement and more).
- Flexible paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday) and a culture that prioritizes healthy work-life balance.
- Annual allowance for professional development/continuing education.
- Partners Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Location: Remote or Hybrid
- This is a full-time position, with essential hours of availability for global coordination from 8am to noon EST.
- Our current HR staff members are based in Grand Rapids, Michigan and San Salvador, El Salvador. We will prioritize applicants from these locations as well as other locations where PW operates. Visit our website to see the cities/countries where our global team is located.
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