HR and Finance Assistant 

Hybrid remote work schedule: 3 days in office and 2 days remote 

Base office in Asheville, NC with travel to other office locations 

Position Status: Full-Time 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

Job Posting 

Pisgah Legal Services (PLS) is a community-based non-profit legal aid agency governed by a local Board of Directors. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina (WNC), Pisgah Legal Services provides free civil legal assistance to low-income people in WNC. The organization currently has offices in Asheville, Brevard, Burnsville, Cashiers, Hendersonville, Highlands, Marshall, Morganton, Newland, and Rutherfordton. With over 120 dedicated staff, including more than 30 attorneys plus program staff, and an active group of 200 volunteer attorneys, the program provides free services to over 20,000 people per year to meet their basic needs, primarily in the poverty law areas of housing, public benefits, domestic violence prevention, health care, immigration, and consumer law.

PLS seeks a full-time HR & Finance Assistant to support both the Finance and Human Resources (HR) teams. This position plays a vital role in maintaining smooth internal operations by assisting with financial processing and HR-related tasks that support staff and organizational goals.

Passion for promoting justice and overcoming barriers facing low-income people, being a creative and zealous staff member and a team-player, and a demonstrated commitment to achieving lasting results for clients and low-income communities are all important. 

Responsibilities 

Commitment to PLS’ mission, values, and vision.

Travel within the PLS service area and to meetings or conferences in other parts of NC.

Adhere to team priorities and policies, procedures, and standards of practice, as well as the highest professional and ethical standards.

Work with volunteers and PLS Development Team.

Finance Support: 

Process credit card statements and ensure accurate reconciliation.

Assist with redacting insurance documents in preparation for grant reporting.

Provide general support for accounts payable (A/P) and other routine finance functions as needed.

Assist with grant billing and documentation as needed.

HR Support: 

Assist with coordination of staff engagement efforts, including Sunshine Squad activities and internal events.

Manage HR calendars and schedule training and meetings.

Post job announcements and assist with general recruitment logistics.

Conduct general audits of employee leave and assist with leave accrual tracking.

Monitor the HR email inbox and respond to or route inquiries as appropriate.

Track and implement employee changes across platforms, including ADP, Ella Card, and Text-em-All.

Support timely completion of onboarding milestones (2-week, 8-week, and 90-day check-ins).

Maintain and update the ADP homepage with announcements or resources.

Organize and maintain employee personnel files in accordance with PLS policies.

Provide backup support to the HR team with drafting agendas, coordinating communications, and supporting recruitments as needed.

Qualifications 

Commitment to PLS’ mission, values, and vision.

Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience in administrative, HR, or finance support.

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Demonstrated ability to work with sensitivity across socio-economic and cultural lines.

Strong communication skills—written, verbal, and interpersonal.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with databases and HRIS platforms preferred.

Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for occasional travel to meetings or offices.

Salary/ Benefits 

Salary ranges from $48,124 - $84,523 depending on experience. Additional bilingual language skills that are applicable to this role may qualify for up to an additional $3k upon completing a language assessment test.

Our salary scale is predetermined based on the years of relative professional work experience that qualify for this position to ensure equity in pay. Pisgah Legal Services is a Living Wage Certified Employer.

Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage the 1st of the month following the start date. Pisgah Legal Services (PLS) pays 100% of the Employee and 50% of the Dependent Cost for BCBS Medical and Dental coverage. PLS pays 50% of the Employee Coverage Cost for BCBS Vision coverage. PLS pays 100% of Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Coverage, Life 3

Insurance Coverage of 5x base salary + an additional $15,000 Life & AD&D Coverage. 401k Retirement Plan after 6 months of employment. Additional Fringe Benefits includes Pet Insurance, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Bereavement Leave, 13.5 Company Holidays, 22 Paid Leave Days, Paid Sabbatical Leave for eligible staff, Employee Assistance Program for entire household and a great working environment with work life balance! Click here to view our 2025 Benefits Guide.

To Apply 

Submit your online application with resume and cover letter through our Career Center located at https://www.pisgahlegal.org/jobs 

PLS invites all applicants to include in their cover letter a statement about how your unique background and/or experiences might contribute to the diversity, cultural vitality, and perspective of our staff and legal services practice.

Pisgah Legal Services is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with our Human Resources department.