HR Assistant

TCA Health • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

TCA Health is seeking an organized, people-focused Human Resources Assistant to support recruitment, onboarding, records, benefits, and leave. The position serves as a resource for employees, applicants, and managers and is based onsite in Chicago, Illinois. TCA Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center that provides primary care, dental, behavioral health, and other services to underserved communities. Its stated values are compassion, accountability, respect, excellence, and service.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of administrative, office support, customer service, or related experience.
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills and a commitment to excellent customer service.
• Ability to occasionally work outside normal hours and travel between locations.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher in HR, Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in recruiting, onboarding, benefits, leave, or payroll support.
• Experience with ADP or another HRIS, ATS, or benefits platform.
• Experience in healthcare, nonprofit, or another regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Post jobs, review applications, and coordinate interviews and pre-employment testing.
• Coordinate reference and background checks and collect licenses, transcripts, and clinical documentation.
• Prepare new-hire paperwork, set up ADP profiles, and support orientation and credentialing.
• Maintain accurate, confidential personnel files and HR records.
• Process benefits, compensation, and status changes with Payroll.
• Prepare FMLA and leave paperwork and maintain attendance and time-off tracking.
• Track performance appraisals to ensure timely completion.
• Answer employee and manager questions about benefits, leave, and HR policies.
• Coordinate training events and support the Employee Engagement Team.
• Perform other HR duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match after one year of employment.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.
• 15 days of PTO.
• Nine paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED