Human Resources Assistant

Catholic School in Cuyahoga Falls • Cuyahoga Falls, OH

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Walsh Jesuit High School seeks a Human Resources Assistant to support the Human Resources Director in serving more than 200 faculty, staff, and coaches throughout their employment journey. The role supports recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, benefits administration, and compliance in a faith-based, collaborative school environment. It is an hourly, full-time, year-round position performed onsite at the school in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

The assistant coordinates employee experience activities and communications, supports benefits and talent acquisition processes, maintains employee and applicant records, and helps administer compliance requirements. The position also participates in the school’s Ignatian formation activities and supports its Catholic/Christian values and spiritual formation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• At least one year of experience working in Human Resources is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with or understanding of human resource principles, practices, and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including OneDrive, database, and spreadsheet applications.
• Embrace and display Catholic/Christian values and spiritual life.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience working in Human Resources.
• Experience using HR software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate employee relations activities and communications that foster positive attitudes toward school goals and mission.
• Assist with employee terminations, including exit interviews and benefit transitions.
• Coordinate school-wide informational meetings, including open enrollment and new hire orientation.
• Produce the employee newsletter with input from the HR Director.
• Develop, implement, and coordinate an ongoing first-year experience program for new hires.
• Coordinate employee surveys and tabulate results.
• Process enrollments, changes, and terminations for health and welfare plans using the school's online benefits platform and provider websites.
• Answer employee benefits questions and research and resolve issues.
• Upload and maintain current benefits information in the HRIS.
• Assist with the performance review process, including communications and status documentation.
• Support talent acquisition, including job posting and sourcing, scheduling, documentation, and communications between candidates and hiring managers.
• Assist with creating and maintaining job descriptions.
• Coordinate employee onboarding communications and track compliance with background check and child protection requirements.
• Maintain employee and applicant records and assist with record audits and reports, including I-9 audits, EEO-1 filings, payroll audits, and other compliance reviews.
• Assist with HIPAA, ERISA, and other health plan compliance.
• Publish approved employee handbook updates and track and record employee receipt.
• Embrace, display, and support Catholic/Christian values and spiritual formation.
• Participate regularly in Ignatian formation activities, including the formal school formation program, school masses, retreats, and other scheduled activities and events.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance eligibility immediately upon employment for full-time employees.
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions available within the first month of employment.
• Generous paid time off for 12-month employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level