Position Summary: The Human Resource Assistant will perform a variety of clerical tasks to support effective and efficient operations of the organization’s human resource department.

Responsibilities of Position

• Monitors the central HR email inbox, answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc., and refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management
• Completes change forms and related tasks, communicates appropriate updates to employees in conjunction with change forms, and processes separations
• Supports the leaves of absence process by issuing request forms, compiling packets, and assisting with leave meetings as needed
• Conducts or assists with new hire tasks including preparation of binders, policy assignments, security badges, serving as a backup for HR orientation, and assigning parking tags
• May assist with payroll functions including reports and participation in bi-weekly pre-payroll meeting
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation
• Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records
• Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately
• Provides general clerical and administrative support to the HR department
• Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, holiday parties, wellness activities, and more
• Will occasionally serve as a backup to cover PTO for recruiting and other general HR tasks
• Performs other duties as assigned

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations objectively with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy
• Excellent organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software (Excel or spreadsheet knowledge helpful)
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn human resource information system (HRIS) and similar computer applications.

Education & Experience

• Associate’s degree in related field preferred
• Prior related office experience required
   

Working Conditions

• Normal working environment, typical of most office settings.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Requires some lifting usually not in excess of 30 pounds
• Regular fine hand manipulation
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities
• Associated health risks related to patient exposure including body fluids and needles
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Travel

 Compensation:

• Most candidates will start within the first quartile of the pay range
• Rates are commensurate with experience

AAP/EEO Statement

Dent Neurologic Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.