Human Resources Associate at IACP in Alexandria, Virginia

Job Description:

Salary Up to $50,000, Commensurate with Experience

Cover Letter Required: Yes

Type: Non-Profit 501(c)(3)

Closing Date: Monday January 13, 2025

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Are you looking to make a difference? When you work for the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), you don’t just make a living, you make a difference by shaping the future of the policing profession. Is it easy? No. Is it worthwhile? Absolutely.

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) is the world’s largest and most influential professional association for police leaders. With more than 34,000 members in over 176 countries, the IACP is a recognized leader in global policing, committed to advancing safer communities through thoughtful, progressive police leadership. Since 1893, the association has been serving communities by speaking out on behalf of policing and advancing leadership and professionalism in policing worldwide.

As a leadership association, the IACP starts with our members’ needs. We think strategically and assess constantly; cultivate good judgement and drive change.

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) is seeking a full-time Human Resources Associate to join our team.  The ideal candidate will be a recent college graduate or human resources/administrative professional with 1-2 years of related work experience and/or an interest in the field of human resources. 

JOB FUNCTIONS

Your role as a part-time or full-time HR Associate will include learning and assisting with the day-to-day efficient operations of the HR department to include the following duties:

• Supporting the recruitment process to include phone screens, job postings, and panel interview preparations


• Assisting with new employee orientation 


• Utilizing DocuSign to document work products


• Processing I-9 information using E-Verify and the Virginia Report System


• Managing/editing the HR intranet page


• Completing employee verifications


• Initiating background checks via Hire Right


• Writing and distributing new hire biographies, birthday and anniversary lists to employees


• Assisting with employee engagement activities (blood drives, flu shot clinics etc.)


• Placing supply orders when needed


• Using the HR Information Systems to update employee data (UKG knowledge strongly preferred)


• Creating and managing virtual files for employees


• Maintaining the HR file room


• Additional tasks or projects as needed

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:  College degree strongly preferred. 1-2 years of human resources/administrative experience, strong computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, SharePoint), superior detail orientation and excellent communication skills.  

Education/Areas of Study:   Human Resources, Psychology, Organizational Development, Business Management, Communication or a related field.   

Qualifications & Eligibility:   

• Motivated self-starter who is very organized, able to work independently, and extremely detail oriented


• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint experience and capabilities, HRIS systems experience (UKG preferred)


• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines


• Ability to communicate and present oneself professionally to stakeholders, association members, partners, and team members 


• Knowledge of or interest in the law enforcement profession is a plus

Special Conditions and Work Environment:

• Travel will be required based on job responsibilities


• Work takes place primarily in an office environment


• Light lifting, bending, and reaching may be required

Highlights of Employee Benefits:

•  Medical HMO: Free for Employee and Family (Local Employees)


•  Vision: Free for Employee


•  Dental: Offered at a reasonable rate for Employee and Family


•  403B: IACP Match - up to 6% - after one year of employment

All interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume:

• The IACP only requires you to fill out the skills section and screening questions in the application, along with your resume and cover letter


• Cover letters must contain the name of the position being applied for as well as the requisition number


• The IACP may consider applicants for positions other than those indicated


• Please note that applications received without the requested information will not be forwarded for review

The IACP is an equal opportunity employer. Federal law prohibits discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, color, religious affiliation, national origin, sex, age, or disability.  No information requested on this application will be used for the purpose of excluding any applicant’s consideration for employment because of his or her race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or disability.

Public Health Compliance: 

IACP requires all employees, regardless of remote work status, to be vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. As a prospective and/or new employee at the IACP, you will be required to comply with our vaccination policy, report your vaccination status, and provide proof of vaccination. Compliance with the policy does allow for exceptions, but those exceptions will only be granted in circumstances related to medical conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs.

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