Human Resource Assistant

Three Links • Northfield, MN

5h • $55,487 - $76,330

About The Position

The Human Resource Assistant supports human resources operations across Three Links Health Services in Northfield, Minnesota. This collaborative, campus-wide role works with employees and leaders across departments to coordinate recruitment, onboarding, benefits, training, employee programs, compliance, and HR projects. The position helps employees navigate key moments in their employment journey, from starting work through career milestones and recognition, while maintaining accurate records and handling sensitive information with discretion.

The schedule is 64 hours per pay period, with the potential to increase to 80 hours per pay period based on business needs. Flexibility to support occasional organizational events is required. The role offers a salary range of $55,487 to $76,330 and benefits including flexible paid time away, employer-paid employee-only health insurance, health savings account contributions, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, employer-paid life insurance, and optional supplemental benefits.

Requirements

• Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Clear, professional, and respectful communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
• Initiative, follow-through, and interest in improving processes.
• Comfort using computer systems and learning new technology.
• Ability to collaborate with employees, supervisors, and leadership.
• Ability to balance independent work with teamwork and changing business needs.
• Genuine interest in working with people and building positive professional relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in human resources, recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, payroll support, or employee records.

Responsibilities

• Partner with department supervisors to understand staffing needs and coordinate recruitment efforts.
• Manage job postings, applicant tracking, candidate communications, interviews, and recruitment documentation.
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements, background studies, and required clearances.
• Lead new employee onboarding and orientation sessions.
• Coordinate employment paperwork, required training, policy acknowledgments, and other onboarding requirements.
• Assist employees with benefits questions, enrollment information, and deadlines.
• Support department leaders with staffing, onboarding, training, and performance review processes.
• Coordinate employee performance appraisals and maintain accurate documentation.
• Respond to employment verification requests and routine HR inquiries.
• Support the Human Resource Director with wage scale preparation, HR initiatives, and organizational projects.
• Assist with new hire and annual benefits enrollment; coordinate benefits communications, materials, and employee meetings.
• Process benefit changes and applicable continuation coverage documentation.
• Review monthly benefit billing statements, identify discrepancies, and coordinate corrections.
• Prepare benefit spreadsheets and billing information for leadership and Accounting.
• Provide backup support for payroll processing and related employee inquiries.
• Coordinate required annual training, monitor completion, assign EduCare courses, conduct training audits, and follow up on outstanding requirements.
• Assist with performance review administration and job description updates.
• Help maintain compliance with required policies, notices, and employee documentation.
• Coordinate employee service awards and milestone celebrations; assist with recognition events, communications, special projects, and engagement initiatives.
• Maintain confidential personnel, medical, benefits, and other HR records, following record-retention and document-management requirements.
• Assist with workers' compensation documentation and workplace safety processes.
• Support corporate compliance activities and required employee acknowledgments.
• Participate in committees and organizational initiatives as assigned.
• Follow applicable laws, regulations, and company policies and procedures.
• Handle sensitive information professionally, discreetly, and carefully.

Benefits

• Flexible paid time away (exempt), taken as needed in partnership with the manager and business needs.
• 100% employer-paid employee-only health insurance.
• Health savings account contributions.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Employer-paid life insurance coverage with optional supplemental plans.
• Optional dental, vision, disability, accident, and critical illness benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed