Human Resources Assistant

North Florida Surgeons • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The Human Resources Assistant supports the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department for North Florida Surgeons. This role provides administrative and operational HR support for over 1500 employees across multiple locations and specialties, ensuring compliance with employment laws, internal policies, and healthcare industry standards. The HR Assistant plays a key role in employee onboarding, personnel record management, and HR process coordination.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of administrative or HR support experience
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Professionalism and confidentiality
• Customer service mindset
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative team approach

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a healthcare, medical practice, or multi-site organization
• Familiarity with Paycor
• Knowledge of basic HR compliance (FMLA, I-9, wage and hour)
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Responsibilities

• Assist with employee onboarding, including offer letters, new hire paperwork, background checks, and orientation coordination
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee personnel files (electronic and paper)
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding policies, benefits, timekeeping, and general HR procedures
• Support offboarding processes, including exit documentation and system updates
• Serve as a first point of contact for employee inquiries, escalating complex matters appropriately
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company employment policies
• Assist with audits, reporting, and HR metrics as requested
• Support leave of absence documentation and tracking
• Assist employees with basic benefits questions and enrollment guidance
• Coordinate with payroll to ensure accurate data entry for new hires, changes, and terminations
• Track timekeeping issues and escalate discrepancies as needed
• Assist with HR reports, metrics, and special projects
• Support policy updates and communication distribution
• Provide administrative support for HR initiatives and training programs
• Support HR leadership with policy distribution, acknowledgments, and documentation
• Maintain HR calendars, training records, and compliance deadlines

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree