HR Assistant

Tuerk House•Baltimore, MD

19d•$18 - $20

About The Position

The Human Resources Assistant provides day-to-day administrative support to the HR Generalist and the Human Resources Department at Tuerk House, a nonprofit behavioral health system serving patients and families in recovery. The role supports HR operations through records management, scheduling, onboarding, credentialing coordination, document preparation, communication, and processing incident reports under HR guidance. It requires discretion, strong communication and organizational skills, flexibility, and a personal belief in recovery and the recovery process. The position requires successful completion of a background check and drug test.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Two to three years of work experience in a professional office setting.
Experience operating a multi-line phone and paging system.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality and integrity.
Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, and ability to learn in-house software.
Personal belief in recovery and the recovery process.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact effectively with staff, clients, and the public.
High energy, flexibility, and strong interpersonal skills to work effectively within a team.
Ability to engage clients flexibly according to their individual needs.
Respect for and maintenance of professional boundaries.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
Proficiency in reading, understanding, and speaking English.
Successful completion of a background check and drug test.

Nice To Haves

Some college coursework or an associate degree.

Responsibilities

Anticipate HR needs by gathering records, reports, correspondence, and other requested information.
Arrange appointments, meetings, and conferences related to HR.
Arrange interviews for hiring managers.
Maintain employee personnel records, filing, and ongoing audits.
Schedule and arrange new-hire meetings and onboarding orientations.
Coordinate credentialing efforts for new and current clinical staff.
Communicate with staff, board members, committees, government agencies, and the public on a variety of matters.
Provide word-processing and typing support; compose and proofread correspondence; index and file documents.
Develop and implement office procedures for coordinating departmental communications, records, and systems.
Prepare documents and handle confidential matters in accordance with policies and procedures.
Participate in professional development activities to stay current with health care trends and practices.
Receive, review, and process incident reports with HR guidance.
Perform other duties as assigned.