Human Resources Assistant/Employee Relations

Cahaba Medical Care Foundation•Centreville, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Cahaba Medical Care Foundation (CMCF), a community health center serving diverse underserved communities in Alabama, is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to support the Employee Development and Success Manager and HR team. The organization provides medical, pharmacy, dental, and behavioral health services and is committed to high-quality care and integration of behavioral health and primary care. The Human Resources Assistant has independent responsibility for daily HR tasks and assignments directed by HR management. The role provides administrative and employee-relations support across the HR department, assists employees and managers with HR matters, and helps address workplace concerns, recruitment, onboarding, records, and communications.

Requirements

Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to remain tactful, calm, and persuasive in controversial or confrontational situations.
Strong conflict resolution and mediation skills to address and resolve employee grievances and conflicts.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills to analyze complex employee relations issues and recommend appropriate actions.
Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple assignments and prioritize work effectively.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Exemplify and model the C4s and Difficult Dialogue / Crucial Accountability.
Maintain punctual and regular attendance at the office during scheduled hours.
Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and employment practices.
Collaborate with the Employee Development and Success Manager to address performance-related issues and develop appropriate corrective actions or performance improvement plans.
Mediate and facilitate discussions between employees and management to resolve conflicts and promote effective communication.
Conduct exit interviews, analyze feedback, identify potential areas of concern, and recommend improvements.
Organize, maintain, and file paper and digital files and records.
Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations.
Assist with overflow work as directed by the HR Coordinator and Employee Development and Success Manager.
Assist with managing spreadsheets.
Perform administrative duties, including maintaining the employee database and sorting HR department emails.
Maintain accurate records of employee attendance and leave.
Assist the HR Director with policy formulation, hiring, and salary administration.
Assist with online job postings, candidate shortlisting, and interview scheduling.
Assist with orientation and training sessions for new employees.
Communicate with employees and resolve their queries in a timely manner.
Provide administrative support to the HR department.
Answer employee questions regarding payroll and benefits.
Assist with recruiting, including reviewing resumes, conducting and scheduling interviews, hiring, and following up with candidates.
Schedule and coordinate onboarding assignments and training sessions.
Compile and process employee documentation and records, and keep the employee database up to date.
Maintain the departmental email account and respond to employee questions and complaints in a timely and professional manner.
Perform other HR-related tasks as directed by HR management.