Human Resource Assistant (Remote)

Gersh Autism Academy

2d•$30 - $30•Remote

About The Position

The Human Resource Assistant provides employee-facing HR support and helps maintain accurate employee, benefits, and HRIS records. The role serves as a first point of contact for employee questions, supports onboarding and new-hire orientation, and provides administrative assistance, including preparing reports and documents with Excel and other Microsoft Office tools. It also supports benefits enrollment and inquiries, processes employment verification requests, and helps monitor attendance and maintain data accuracy across HRIS systems. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the ability to work late or weekends if needed. The posting identifies the role as remote, while also listing physical responsibilities involving student safety and support in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in HR support.
Strong technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
High attention to detail and demonstrated accuracy in managing employee files and data.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to multitask.
Positive, can-do attitude and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work late or weekends if needed.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout the workday.
Ability to lift at least 50–65 pounds and assist or physically support students, including lifting or guiding students of varying sizes.
Ability to physically intervene when required to ensure safety, per CPI training, and to remove oneself or others from unsafe situations quickly.
Ability to maintain attention in a dynamic, high-stimulation environment, shift priorities quickly, exercise sound judgment under pressure, work effectively with a team, and perform duties during behavioral escalations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Prior experience with leave-of-absence processes, unemployment claims, and benefits.
Experience working with multiple HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

Act as the first point of contact for employee inquiries and provide timely, professional HR support.
Manage day-to-day questions about policies, benefits, employee relations, and other HR processes.
Conduct new-hire orientation sessions.
Maintain and update employee records in HR databases and systems.
Manage time and attendance.
Prepare reports and HR documents using Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
Help ensure HR practices are consistent with organizational values and legal standards.
Respond to benefit-related questions, support enrollment, and help resolve benefit issues.
Prepare and distribute employee benefits communications and updates.
Maintain benefits records and data integrity in HRIS systems.
Process employment verification requests.
Monitor attendance points, review attendance reports, and coordinate adjustments in accordance with school leadership and company policies.
Prepare HR reports, audit employee data, identify discrepancies, and ensure HRIS records are accurate.
Coordinate pre-employment administrative tasks, track required documentation, and support completion of new-hire onboarding requirements.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
Support student safety when required, including potentially implementing CPI therapeutic holds, lifting or guiding students, and responding to unsafe situations.