Human Resources Assistant

Newport County Community Mental Health Center•Middletown, RI

10d•$30,000 - $40,000

About The Position

Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. Our services vary from outreach, specialized program, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient clinic. For more information visit our website: www.newportmentalhealth.org The HR Assistant supports the Human Resources Department by managing administrative processes, maintaining HR systems and documentation, and assisting with audits, onboarding, compliance, and employee support. This role requires strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple projects while ensuring HR operations run smoothly.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (or in progress, with graduation expected within first year.)
Able to demonstrate professional work ethic
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Good interpersonal and organizational skills
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
High attention to detail and accuracy in handling sensitive data and documentation.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and maintain a high level of professionalism.

Nice To Haves

Prior HR internship or related administrative experience preferred.
Experience with HRIS or payroll systems (such as Paylocity/ADP) preferred.
Coursework or exposure to HR compliance, employment law, or organizational behavior strongly desired.

Responsibilities

Responding to staff inquiries regarding HR policies, employee benefits, and other HR-related matters
Partners with employees and management to communicate various human resource policies, procedures, laws, standards and other government regulations
Assisting in the planning of company events
Organize and manage the review and updating of employee data and reports
Coordinate administrative steps of onboarding and offboarding, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
Maintain HR records and systems, including updates to employee data and reporting structures.
Support audits and compliance reviews by preparing reports, verifying documentation, and ensuring records are current.
Monitor HR workflows and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and consistency.
Provide first-level HR support by responding to employee inquiries and directing them to appropriate resources.
Assist with benefits and payroll administration, including data entry, updates, and vendor coordination.
Support workplace health and safety processes, ensuring proper documentation and communication of requirements.
Assist HR leadership with projects, events, and initiatives that enhance employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.