Human Resources Assistant
About The Position
The Human Resources Assistant supports the day-to-day operations of the human resources department and contributes to the agency’s HR practices and objectives. The role helps implement HR services, policies, and programs, reports directly to the Human Resource Director, and assists agency managers with HR issues. The assistant develops and maintains working relationships with administrators, assistant administrators, educational instructors, direct support service staff, main office administrative staff, and regulatory agencies. The position is scheduled Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., for a total of 32 hours per week.
Requirements
- High school education is required.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Maturity, good judgment, and the ability to handle complex organizational, community, and regulatory relationships, as well as confidential matters.
- Ability to follow and implement agency policies and procedures.
- Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- An associate or bachelor's degree is preferred.
- One year of human resources experience, including computer use, filing and maintaining filing systems, organization, and HR practices, is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the efficient day-to-day operation and development of the HR department.
- Assist the HR Director with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring.
- Assist with employee relations and recordkeeping.
- Help develop and improve tracking systems.
- Participate in and facilitate company-wide committees.
- Assist with developing, coordinating, and preparing employee safety programs, and participate in the Safety Committee.
- Maintain personnel files and employee records.
- Assist the HR Director with managing the employee benefits program, including open enrollment.
- Communicate with insurance carriers as necessary.
- Assist the HR Director with Workers’ Compensation and Unemployment matters, including communicating with the state and carriers as necessary.
- Assist the HR Director in developing, overseeing, and conducting training and orientation programs with the Program Director and professional staff, as appropriate.
- Assist the HR Director with grievances and arbitration proceedings.
- Assist the HR Director in overseeing compliance with the union contract.
- Assist the HR Director in overseeing the staff evaluation process for all employees.
- Assist the HR Director in ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and staffing-related reporting requirements.
- Assist the HR Director in overseeing the development of personnel policies and compliance with those policies.
- Carry out other responsibilities as required or assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
