Get to Know FASS, Inc.
FASS, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1998, provides shared management services to more than 10,000 professionals in not-for-profit animal science and related organizations. FASS currently provides its members with accounting, conference planning and event management, membership and administration, publication services, and information technology services. The FASS office is at Research Park, a leading innovation hub of unique startups and established companies, located on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus. The Champaign-Urbana metro-area is a downstate community with a suburban feel, abundant sports, music, food, and cultural events, and was named by Livability.com as one of the top 100 Best Places to Live in America in 2021.

Working at FASS, Inc.
FASS, Inc. offers competitive salary and excellent benefits with a zero-dollar group health deductible and automatic 5% contribution to your retirement plan. FASS encourages work-life balance by providing employees with a generous time off policy, the ability to work flexible hours, and hybrid/remote work.

COVID-19 Precautions
FASS, Inc.'s COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination for New Hires Policy requires the successful candidate to provide proof of being fully-vaccinated for COVID-19, or approval for an accommodation or exemption, as part of the onboarding process.

Interested in Applying?
If you are looking for a stable and flexible work environment where your contributions are valued, recognized, and rewarded, apply by sending a cover letter and resume to: fassjobs@assochq.org. Below are our current job openings.

HR Specialist (Part Time)

Responsibilities
In collaboration with the executive director, responsible for developing and implementing the HR strategy for the company. This includes HR strategic planning, total rewards, talent acquisition, benefits, retention, learning & development, diversity & inclusion, safety, and risk management. Recommends, develops, and implements policies and procedures which drive employee engagement leading to successful business outcomes. As an HR department of one, is responsible for wearing many hats and conducting a mixture of strategic and tactical HR duties including recruiting, benefit enrollments, and payroll.

This position is part-time 15-30 hours a week.

Accountabilities

• Recommend, develop, and implement the HR strategy for FASS, Inc., working in conjunction with the executive director on strategic and organizational development HR initiatives to ensure board of director and company goals are being achieved.
• Ensure FASS benefit plans maintain compliance with DOL, ERISA, and HIPAA plan regulations; accurately manage FASS Welfare Benefit Plan, Section 125 Plan, and 403(b) Plan with fiduciary prudence.
• Oversee casualty and safety programs at FASS.
• Conduct tactical HR activities on a day-to-day and as-needed basis, including bi-weekly processing of payroll.

Who You Are...

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, Organizational Development, or related field required.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred, or ability to obtain with six months.
• Minimum of five years of experience in one or more aspects of human resources management.
• At least three years of experience with benefits administration required.
• Previous experience with Accounting is a plus.

Interested in Applying?

If you are looking for a stable and flexible work environment where your contributions are valued, recognized, and rewarded, apply online by including a cover letter and resume and sending to fassjobs@assochq.org.

FASS Jobs Board

The FASS Job Resource Center, a common service of FASS members and clients, was created to promote the efficient linking of open positions with scientists, in support of the tax exempt mission of each of the participating societies, to serve and advance the field of animal science and ensure its efficient operation. Members of any one of the FASS clients are provided with the opportunity to notify the scientific community of openings online for a reasonable fee. Nonmembers may also post position announcements online according to a separate fee schedule.

The cost for posting a position opening is $150 for anyone who is a member of ADSA, AAFCO, AETA, ARPAS, ESS, IETS, ISAG, and NCFAR. This fee includes online announcements.

Nonmembers may post an announcement online for $250.

All position announcements must be paid for online using a credit card before the submission will be accepted.

Review the procedure on the following pages and contact Derek Wade at (217) 356-3182, x 124, or e-mail jrc@assochq.org should you have questions.

Thank you for your interest in this service.

FASS JOBS BOARD