What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Assistant position at Transitional Care of Lake County LLC?
Description:
Requirements:
The Human Resources Generalist Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the HR department, assisting with employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, benefits administration, payroll coordination, and HRIS management. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Experience with Paylocity and benefits management is highly desirable.
HR Administration & Employee Support
- Assist with employee onboarding and offboarding, including documentation, system entries, and orientation coordination
- Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS and personnel files
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and benefits
- Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
Benefits Administration
- Assist with benefits enrollment, changes, and terminations (medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), etc.)
- Serve as a point of contact for employee benefits questions and issues
- Coordinate with benefits vendors and insurance providers
- Support annual open enrollment activities and communications
Payroll & HRIS Support
- Assist with payroll preparation and audits; coordinate with payroll providers
- Maintain employee data, timekeeping, and reporting within Paylocity
- Run standard HR and payroll reports as needed
- Support system updates, data integrity, and troubleshooting
Recruitment & Talent Support
- Assist with job postings, applicant tracking, and interview scheduling
- Coordinate pre-employment screenings and background checks
- Support hiring managers throughout the recruitment process
Policy & Compliance
- Assist in maintaining HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook updates
- Support audits, reporting, and compliance initiatives
- Ensure confidentiality and data security of employee information
Requirements:
- 1–2 years of HR administrative or generalist experience preferred
- Experience with Paylocity or similar HRIS/payroll system and benefits management.
Skills & Competencies
- Knowledge of benefits administration and payroll processes
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- High level of discretion and confidentiality
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.