The Human Resources Administrative Assistant supports the Human Resources Department by performing a variety of administrative functions related to recruitment, hiring, onboarding, compliance, and ongoing employee support. This role plays a key part in delivering a consistent, positive employee experience and in ensuring HR processes run efficiently and in compliance with agency policies and all applicable regulations.
Schedule: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Pay range: $19 - 20 per hour
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Recruitment & Hiring Support
- Track and organize applications that are not moving forward
- Assist in conducting reference checks for all divisions
- Create new hire attendance /sick line informational cards
- Enter new hire candidate’s credentials in HRIS (ADP)
- Create new hire folders and file in Main HR Office
- Assist with I-9 documentation, E-Verify, and audit preparation.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in both electronic and paper systems.
Employee Support & HR Communications
- Manage the agency’s Call Out Line
- Process internal job offers and employee transfer/promotion paperwork
- Manage MHA’s Internship Program
- Provide general support related to HR policies, benefits, and employee inquiries.
- Manage MHA Cares Program and participate in the EAP webinars
Additional HR Functions
- Assist with data entry and updates in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
- Provide administrative support to the HR team on day-to-day operations and ongoing projects.
- Serve as a proactive team member, contributing ideas and solutions to improve processes.
- Support compliance by maintaining knowledge of federal and state employment laws and agency standards.
- File all employee documents for both active and terminated employees weekly
- Process performance reviews in ADP
- Process & file Corrective Actions
- Manage equipment returns and assignments
- Anniversary and milestone letters
- Longevity award processing
- TB Test scheduling and follow-up
- Employment verifications
Other Duties
- Perform other similar or related duties as assigned by the Recruitment Manager or HR Leadership team.
- 1–2 years of experience in an administrative or HR support role
- Excellent computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and HR database systems
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and follow through on assignments
- Self-motivated, team-oriented, and adaptable
Physical Demands and Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak, hear, type, and use a computer. The employee may occasionally need to kneel, sit, push, pull, and reach. Visual requirements include color distinction, close vision, and the ability to read from a computer screen. The noise level is generally quiet to moderate, and the work is performed primarily indoors in an office setting.
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (403B, IRA)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Long Term Disability