HR Administrative Assistant (Human Resources)

Sandhills Medical Foundation•Camden, SC

About The Position

Sandhills Medical Foundation, Inc. has been providing quality, comprehensive health care since 1977. We are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving residents of Chesterfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, and Sumter counties. The mission of Sandhills Medical Foundation, Inc. is to be responsive to community healthcare needs by providing quality, comprehensive, and cost effective healthcare. We are seeking a highly organized, detail-driven, and dependable Human Resources Administrative Assistant to support the daily operations of a fast-paced Human Resources department within a mission-driven healthcare organization. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in precision, values confidentiality, and thrives in an environment where accuracy, consistency, and professionalism matter. The Human Resources Administrative Assistant plays a vital behind-the-scenes role in keeping HR operations running smoothly and compliantly. This position requires a proactive mindset, strong administrative discipline, and the ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and care. In this role, you will provide essential administrative support across the HR function, including maintaining accurate and confidential employee records, supporting recruitment and onboarding activities, and assisting with compliance documentation. You will coordinate interview scheduling, prepare onboarding materials, and support new hire orientation logistics. You will perform precise data entry and updates in the HRIS (Paycom), assist with employment verifications, and respond professionally to routine employee inquiries. You will support compliance with HIPAA, HRSA, state, federal, and accreditation requirements, assist with leave-of-absence documentation under HR guidance, and help prepare records and reports for audits and reviews. Throughout your work, you will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to organizational standards. The ideal candidate is meticulous, reliable, service-oriented, and trustworthy, with a strong sense of accountability and pride in doing things the right way. You are comfortable handling confidential information, following established processes, and supporting multiple priorities without losing focus or accuracy. Experience in a healthcare or regulated environment is strongly preferred, as is familiarity with HR systems and administrative workflows.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required, with an Associate’s degree preferred.
One to three years of administrative experience is required, preferably in Human Resources or healthcare.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, are essential.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality are required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a healthcare or regulated environment is strongly preferred, as is familiarity with HR systems and administrative workflows.
Experience with an HRIS such as Paycom is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintaining accurate and confidential employee records
Supporting recruitment and onboarding activities
Assisting with compliance documentation
Coordinating interview scheduling
Preparing onboarding materials
Supporting new hire orientation logistics
Performing precise data entry and updates in the HRIS (Paycom)
Assisting with employment verifications
Responding professionally to routine employee inquiries
Supporting compliance with HIPAA, HRSA, state, federal, and accreditation requirements
Assisting with leave-of-absence documentation under HR guidance
Helping prepare records and reports for audits and reviews