CHARLES RIVER RECOVERY OPEN HOUSE – THURSDAY, MARCH 29TH 9AM-4PM
Position Overview:The primary purpose of the Human Resources Assistant position is to provide administrative support to the HR Department and assist with various HR functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Human Resources principles and practices, excellent communication skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Assist with the recruitment and onboarding process, including posting job openings, reviewing resumes, scheduling interviews, and conducts reference and background checks.
- Assists with new hire orientation.
- Performs customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions. Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR management.
- Assists or prepares correspondence as requested. Photocopies; mails, scans and emails documents; and performs other clerical functions.
- Maintain employee records and ensure accuracy of data in HR 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. Assists with the preparation of the performance review process.
- Assist with maintaining supervision and training records.
- Assist with HR projects such as open enrollment, trainings organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, holiday parties, and retirement celebrations and implementation of new HR initiatives.
- Manage social media accounts related to HR activities.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
- 1-2 years proven experience in an HR administrative role or similar position.
- Knowledge of HR principles and practices (e.g. recruitment).
- Familiarity with HRIS systems (e.g., ADP Workforce Now).
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
- Familiarity with employment laws and regulations (e.g., FMLA) is a plus.
- Written and oral communication skills.
Competencies:
Communication: Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills.
Integrity: Uphold personal and professional ethics and values, taking into account the values of the organization and respecting the culture, beliefs and abilities of individuals.
Time Management: Uses his or her time effectively and efficiently; concentrates his or her efforts on the most important priorities; adeptly handles several tasks at once.
Customer Service: Demonstrates concern for meeting internal and external customers’ needs in a manner that
Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Travel: Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.
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