HR Assistant

Apple Rehab; Avon (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Apple Rehab Avon in Avon, CT seeks a part-time HR/payroll administrator to support recruitment, onboarding, benefits, and payroll tasks.

You will conduct pre-employment screens, coordinate orientation, review policies, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining confidentiality.

Ideal candidate has basic payroll software experience, strong attention to detail, and good English communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with payroll and accounts payable preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and multitasking.
• Good written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Interviews and screens qualified candidates; coordinates interview schedules with staff.
• Conducts pre-employment processes including background checks and drug screen.
• Makes job offers with Administrator approval.
• Sets up orientation and coordinates with appropriate personnel.
• Ensures benefits and company policies are thoroughly reviewed.
• Assists Supervisor in planning staff appreciation events and functions.
• Coordinates payroll-related tasks and timing with administrators.
• Supports employee evaluations and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Payroll systems

Accounts payable

Attention to detail

English literacy

HR experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Apple Rehab Avon is a family-oriented 60-bed skilled nursing and short-term rehab facility located in a rural section of picturesque Avon, CT; conveniently located only a couple miles from Rt. 44. We pride ourselves on providing superior care for all our residents. At Apple Rehab Avon, we have many staff that has been here for years – creating an experienced team that is just like family.
Apple Rehab is a family owned and operated company that treats residents and staff like family too. Our expert team of senior management is located at our home office, right in Avon, CT, ensuring superior care from a local company. Our leadership is not across the country, but rather in your backyard.
Job Description:
Part-time 24 hours per week

• Interviews and screens qualified candidates. Recommends qualified candidates for Manager’s review. Arranges interview schedules with other staff members as appropriate.
• Conducts all pre-employment processes including reference checks, background checks, pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• With Administrator approval, makes job offer.
• Sets up orientation program for new hires and coordinates with appropriate personnel.
• Ensures benefits and company policies are thoroughly reviewed.
• Follows up to ensure employee receives appropriate orientation and schedules additional training if needed.
• Assists Supervisor in planning and holding staff appreciation events and functions.
• Works with Supervisor to evaluate new hire’s performance prior to 90th work day as well as yearly employee evaluations.
• Plans, organizes, develops and implements all payroll functions in accordance with current company policies as well as federal, state and local regulations and procedures, in an accurate, neat and organized manner.
• Other Administrative assignments as assigned

Qualifications:

• Completion of secondary education showing the ability to read, perform mathematical calculations, write in a legible manner and follow oral and written directions in English.
• Possess computer skills and ability to work with accounts payable and payroll systems.
• Attention to detail, good follow through skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Patience, tact and a positive attitude toward employees, residents, family members, state and federal agencies and other staff
• Previous HR/Payrolle experience strongly preferred