Human Resource Assistant

Description

Scott County Hospital is seeking an Human Resource Assistant to join our team.  The Human Resource Assistant will perform administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the organization's human resource department.

This a 40-hour per week onsite job.

Mission of Department:

Human Resources is dedicated to caring for all who seek our service in a competent, compassionate and professional manner; committed to continually striving to improve the quality of our service, and to lead in facilitating communication and improving employee human relations and work performance.

Purpose of Position:

Provides administrative support in the day to day operations of Human Resources. Strives to be the best; stretches own capabilities to continuously improve. Sets a positive example for all staff. Examines existing processes and problems and continuously looks for ways to do things better. Maintains a high degree of ethics, integrity, confidentiality and professionalism. Communicates honestly and confronts issues and problems as soon as they arise. Works cooperatively with other departments to achieve common goals. Demonstrates and promotes high standards for quality.

Essential Functions of the Human Resource Assistant:

• Assist with maintaining accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation.
• Performs clerical functions as required, including scanning, filing, and maintaining employee personnel files 
• 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 staff or management.
• 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 clerical support to the HR department.
• Conducts or assists with new hire orientation.
• Assists with planning and execution of special events such as new-hire education days, recruiting fairs, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, holiday parties, and retirement celebrations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/ Abilities of the Human Resource Assistant:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn human resource information system (HRIS), and similar computer applications.
• Prior related office experience preferred.

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned in this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations as needed.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills and /or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Personal Characteristics:

• High ethical values, honest and reliable. 
• Superior interpersonal abilities. Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, mature, flexible.
• Resourceful, well organized, and goal driven.
• Service oriented 

Equipment: 

Computer, Scanner, Copier, Printer, Camera, and 10 key competency.

Expectation of Service: This is a non-exempt 40 hour per week position. Regular and punctual attendance is required.  

Requirements

Education, Qualifications, Experience:

Previous experience in Marketing, Human Resources, or related field. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and prevalent social media platforms.