Human Resources Assistant

JUNIPER HEALTH INC•Jackson, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Assistant supports the human resources department with administrative and clerical duties related to employee functions. The employee must maintain confidentiality and adhere to the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model, helping ensure patients of all ages receive comprehensive, coordinated, patient-centered care. The position also provides office support to other departments as needed and requires travel to other Juniper Health facilities or external meetings and trainings when required. Work is typically performed in an office environment. The employee is expected to be available during regular business hours, though extended hours and weekend work may be required. The role involves communicating, operating equipment, observing details at close range, remaining stationary or moving, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One to three years of experience in human resources or a clerical/office setting.
Excellent computer skills.
Reliable transportation.
Strong verbal and written communication skills are preferred.

Nice To Haves

College coursework or a college degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain employee personnel files, including digitizing files, updating credentials and job descriptions, and distributing personnel materials.
Serve as a super-user of the HRIS system and assist with timesheets.
Assist with benefits administration, including open enrollment, employee questions, qualifying events, and new-employee enrollment.
Track reports related to FMLA, workers’ compensation, credentialing, evaluations, and other matters.
Assist with coordinating the student program, including requests, paperwork, and scheduling.
Assist with recruitment and onboarding, including advertising positions, preparing applications, scheduling interviews, checking references, coordinating pre-employment paperwork, processing background checks, supporting orientation, and coordinating new employees in payroll and benefits systems.
Assign and track online training for new and established employees.
Schedule monthly staff meetings, process minutes, and submit monthly reports to upper management.
Assist with marketing and public relations, including creating print and online content.
Order company marketing and promotional materials and facilitate purchase requisitions for departments at the local administration department.
Support employee relations efforts, including the monthly newsletter, employee and community events, social media posts, and initiatives.
Stay knowledgeable about company personnel policies and applicable updates.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing, maintain professionalism, and establish positive rapport with employees, the community, and external vendors.
Operate office equipment and computer programs.
Travel to other Juniper Health facilities and, as required, external meetings and trainings.
Provide additional support for office tasks and other departments as needed, and perform other duties as assigned.