HR Assistant Part-Time

Description

The HR Assistant supports the Human Resources department with recruiting, onboarding, records management, and employee programs. This role helps ensure a smooth, compliant hiring process and positive experience for new and current employees. 

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• →Post job openings and screen applications for assigned positions 
• →Participate in interviews alongside experienced HR staff and, after completing training, conduct initial phone screens independently 
• →Schedule interviews and coordinate with hiring managers on feedback and next steps 
• →Complete reference checks and pre-employment background screenings 
• →Coordinate pre-employment testing as required 
• →Manage candidate communications, including status updates, offer letters, and decline notices 
• →Coordinate the onboarding process for new hires, including paperwork, employment eligibility verification, and system access 
• →Prepare materials for and set up new hire orientation 
• →Assist new hires with benefit enrollment and track enrollment deadlines 
• →Maintain accurate, confidential personnel files in line with company policy and legal requirements 
• →Enter and maintain employee data in the HRIS 
• →Track introductory period evaluations and remind managers of due dates 
• →Coordinate employee recognition programs and appreciation events 
• →Support annual benefit open enrollment 
• →Respond to employee HR questions, referring complex matters as appropriate 
• →Perform other duties as assigned by the HR Manager 
• →Assumes other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed at the discretion of the Lead Team. Also, perform other administrative duties as deemed necessary by Lead Team. 

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field preferred 

• Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines 
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion 
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication with candidates, employees, and managers 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office  
• Friendly, welcoming approach to new hires and candidates 

Punctual and dependable for assigned and confirmed work schedules 

• Work requires the ability to lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds 
• Work requires the ability to carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds. 
• Work requires the ability to sit +/- 90% of the time. 
• Work requires the ability to stoop and bend, to reach, and grab with arms and hands; manual dexterity and the ability to communicate with others. 
• Work requires ability to proofread and check documents for accuracy. 
• Work requires ability to use a keyboard and view a computer monitor to enter words or data. 
• OSHA personal exposure risk category II (tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned category I tasks). 
• Airborne personal exposure risk category I (Possible exposure of the healthcare worker to patients capable of transmitting M. tuberculosis).  Universal precautions will be adhered to at all times. 

Normal office environment.  Part-time position, approximately 24–28 hours per week, with up to 30 hours during peak periods. Schedule flexibility is required to support new hire orientation sessions.