CR Human Resource Assistant

Company: The Center at Cordera is a leading skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation facility dedicated to providing exceptional care and a supportive environment for our residents and staff. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented HR Assistant to join our dedicated team. This role is crucial in supporting the daily HR operations, ensuring a smooth and compliant employee lifecycle from onboarding through offboarding, and fostering a positive work environment for our valued staff.

Position Summary: The HR Assistant will play a vital role in supporting the Human Resources department at The Center at Cordera. This position is responsible for a wide range of administrative and program support functions, ensuring compliance, efficient processes, and a positive experience for all employees. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication skills, with a passion for supporting a healthcare workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Onboarding & Orientation:
• Lead and facilitate comprehensive new hire orientation from start to finish.
• Complete all pre-hire requirements, including OIG checks, license verification, background checks, and drug screenings.
• Process I9 forms and E-Verify submissions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure new hires complete Relias Learning modules during orientation and report completion to Regional HR.
• Report all new hires and completion statuses to Regional HR.
• Assist with multi-language resources (English/Spanish/other) for orientation materials where applicable.
• Employee Programs & Support:
• Administer the Ambassador Program, including leading the program, participating in bi-weekly calls with Regional HR, maintaining a stocked and up-to-date binder, and conducting new hire check-ins.
• Provide employees with FAMLI paperwork and information, notify Regional HR, and assist with premium payments.
• Provide benefit guides and 401K information to employees transitioning to full-time status, directing inquiries to appropriate contacts (Jamie) and including Regional HR on communications.
• Compliance & Administration:
• Support Workers' Compensation processes by ensuring all department heads have supplied and up-to-date folders with appropriate paperwork and instructions, collecting incident reports, and informing Regional HR as directed.
• Assist with payroll-related tasks, including pushing out reminders for time-off requests and punch change requests.
• Notify Regional HR regarding employee terminations.
• Create Personnel Action Forms (PAFs) and ensure Regional HR is assigned as the final approver.
• General HR Support:
• Assist with various recruiting efforts as needed.
• Maintain organized and compliant HR records, both electronic and physical.
• Provide administrative support to the HR department and Regional HR.
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in an HR administrative or assistant role, preferably within a healthcare or skilled nursing facility setting.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems, electronic record-keeping, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with I9 and E-Verify processes.
• Familiarity with Relias Learning or similar LMS platforms is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; bilingual (English/Spanish) is a significant asset.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  
  

Why Join The Center at Cordera? Be part of a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our residents. We offer a supportive work environment where your contributions are valued and you can grow your HR career.