Human Resources Assistant

BrightSpring Health Services • Kansas City, KS

407d • $37,440 - $37,440

About The Position

The Human Resources Assistant at ResCare Community Living plays a crucial role in supporting the HR department by managing various administrative tasks related to employee records, benefits administration, and payroll processing. This position is essential for ensuring that the organization has the right talent and that employee-related processes are handled efficiently and accurately.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• One year of Human Resources/payroll/clerical experience preferred.
• One year of computer experience, including proficient use of spreadsheets and word processing preferred.
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the new hire process, distributes exit interviews and tracks/monitors responses.
• Conducts background checks/investigations.
• Maintains up-to-date employment records and personnel files, processing personnel actions accurately and timely.
• Inputs employment information in the Human Resource Information System and retrieves historical data as needed.
• Maintains employee garnishment files, forwarding all received garnishment notices to the Resource Center.
• Provides support during the open enrollment process and serves as a benefits specialist for employee populations.
• Addresses benefits questions as needed and processes benefits changes in a timely manner.
• Conducts benefit audits and maintains benefits accrual information.
• Reviews Workers Compensation, analyzes injury reports, and ensures compliance with Occupational Safety Health Administration regulations.
• Assures proper authorization of payroll actions and validates/organizes payroll checks prior to distribution.
• Inputs employee work schedules into the workforce timekeeper system and time records via the exceptions report in a timely manner.
• Maintains applicable records for state and federal reporting and distributes exceptions reports to supervisors/managers.
• Prepares management reports as needed and performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of $18.00
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Supportive work environment focused on community living services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: High school or GED