HR Assistant (Interim) FT

PACS

6d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Hanford Post Acute is seeking an organized, dependable, and professional Interim Human Resources Assistant to provide full-time support to the facility’s human resources and administrative operations. The role assists with recruitment, onboarding, employee records, orientation, payroll support, benefits administration, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, approachable, and able to handle confidential employee information with discretion. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. It works primarily in an administrative office within a skilled nursing facility, with regular interaction with employees, applicants, residents, families, and visitors. The noise level is generally low to moderate. This is an interim, temporary, full-time position paying $17.50–$18.00 per hour. Benefit eligibility may vary based on the temporary or interim nature of the position and facility policy.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and customer-service skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
Ability to maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality.
Dependable attendance and a cooperative, team-oriented attitude are required.
Physical ability to sit, stand, walk, speak, read, and hear regularly; use a computer and office equipment; occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds; and assist during emergency situations. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Previous administrative, clerical, human resources, payroll, or healthcare experience preferred.
Skilled nursing or long-term care experience is a plus.
Knowledge of onboarding, personnel-file maintenance, payroll, and basic HR practices preferred.
Experience with Workday or another human resources information system is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with daily human resources and administrative functions.
Support recruitment by posting openings, reviewing applications, coordinating interviews, and communicating with candidates.
Assist with new-hire onboarding, orientation, and employment documentation.
Verify that required licenses, certifications, background checks, health screenings, and employment documents are completed and current.
Prepare and maintain accurate employee personnel files.
Enter and update employee information in HR, payroll, scheduling, and related systems.
Assist with timekeeping, payroll preparation, corrections, and employee payroll questions.
Support benefit enrollment and provide employees with general benefit information.
Track employee licenses, certifications, training, evaluations, and other compliance requirements.
Maintain orientation, in-service education, and attendance records.
Assist with scheduling pre-employment and ongoing employee health examinations and testing.
Prepare reports, spreadsheets, correspondence, and other HR documents.
Respond professionally to employee questions and direct complex matters to the appropriate supervisor.
Assist with employment verifications and other authorized information requests.
Support employee-engagement and recognition activities.
Maintain office supplies and organized HR records.
Participate in facility surveys and assist with preparing requested employee documentation.
Protect employee and resident confidentiality, including personnel and protected health information.
Follow facility policies and applicable employment regulations.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Administrator or supervisor.