Human Resources Assistant

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Glen Ellyn, IL

6d•$19 - $24

About The Position

The Human Resources Assistant provides clerical and administrative support to the HR Manager and/or General Manager, as well as additional support to human resource operations at regional and division levels. The position handles routine administrative work, supports hiring and onboarding activities, maintains HR and recruitment records, and assists with workers’ compensation, unemployment, audits, and government reporting. It requires a high school diploma or GED, strong computer skills, and experience working with spreadsheets and databases. An associate’s degree is preferred, along with one to two years of related experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Strong computer skills and experience working with spreadsheets and databases.
Basic technical skills to complete repetitive, well-defined duties and the ability to follow written or verbal instructions.
Ability to make routine decisions using detailed guidelines and refer problems to a supervisor when needed.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree preferred.
One to two years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform departmental administrative duties, including maintaining the payroll/HRIS system, typing correspondence, taking meeting minutes, and opening and prioritizing mail.
Assist with internal and external communications, including letters, memos, and other documents.
Answer and screen phone calls, take messages, and transfer callers to the appropriate department.
Support human resources activities, including developing sources of qualified applicants, conducting screening interviews, administering tests, completing candidate reference and background checks, and coordinating orientation and training for new associates.
Schedule appointments, coordinate department meetings and conference calls, and arrange travel for applicants.
Help prepare and maintain statistical reports related to recruitment, interview activity, hires, and terminations; maintain applicant data logs, ESR reports, advertising logs, and personnel file audit tools.
Assist with exit interviews to determine reasons for employee separations.
Assist with workers’ compensation program administration and unemployment processes, and may prepare related reports.
Assist with human resource audits and records maintenance required by law, local governing bodies, or other departments.
Maintain records of hired employee demographics for government reporting, covering divisional and regional employees and resident directors.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible part- and full-time associates.
401(k) for eligible part- and full-time associates; temporary associates may also participate.
Associate assistance program.
Employee discounts.
Referral program.
Early access to earned wages for hourly associates outside California.
Optional ID theft protection and pet insurance.
Paid time off for eligible full-time associates.
Paid holidays for eligible full-time associates.
Company-provided life insurance for eligible full-time associates.
Adoption benefit for eligible full-time associates.
Short- and long-term disability for eligible full-time associates.
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account for eligible full-time associates.
Optional life and dependent life insurance for eligible full-time associates.
Optional accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan for eligible full-time associates.
Tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time associates.
Qualified associates employed for at least a year may receive an advance of up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for naturalization application costs.
Professional development and ongoing health and wellness programs.