HR Assistant

TCA Health Inc.- NFP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and long‑m_"

Job summary

TCA Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center in Chicago, seeks a Human Resources Assistant to join our Administration team. You will support recruitment, onboarding, records, benefits, and leave, acting as a resource for employees, applicants, and managers.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of administrative experience, strong discretion with confidential information, and proficiency with Word, Outlook, and Excel. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Chicago, IL.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of administrative, office support, or related experience.
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion.
• Clear verbal and written communication; commitment to excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Post jobs, review applications, and coordinate interviews and pre-employment testing.
• Coordinate reference and background checks and collect licenses, transcripts, and clinical documentation.
• Prepare new hire paperwork, set up ADP profiles, and support orientation and credentialing.
• Maintain accurate, confidential personnel files and HR records.
• Process benefits, compensation, and status changes with Payroll.
• Prepare FMLA and leave paperwork and maintain attendance and time-off tracking.
• Track performance appraisals to ensure timely completion.
• Answer employee and manager questions on benefits, leave, and HR policies.
• Coordinate training events and support the Employee Engagement Team.
• Perform other HR duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative experience

Discretion with confidential info

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

Human Resources Assistant

Department: Administration

Reports To: HR Manager

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Compensation: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour, depending on experience

Work Location: Onsite

• Chicago, IL

About TCA Health

For over 50 years, TCA Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center on Chicago's far south side, has provided quality primary care, dental, behavioral health, and more to underserved communities. Our dedicated team is the reason TCA Health remains one of Chicago's leading FQHCs.

Our Values: TCA C.A.R.E.S.

• C: Compassion: We are kind, considerate, and caring.
• A: Accountability: We take ownership for each person's experiences.
• R: Respect: We treat each person with dignity.
• E: Excellence: We seek the highest level of performance in all we do.
• S: Service: We deliver high-quality services and access to care that uplifts our communities.

The Role

TCA Health is seeking an organized, people-focused Human Resources Assistant to join our HR team. The role supports recruitment, onboarding, records, benefits, and leave, and serves as a key resource for employees, applicants, and managers.

What You’ll Do

• Post jobs, review applications, and coordinate interviews and pre-employment testing
• Coordinate reference and background checks and collect licenses, transcripts, and clinical documentation
• Prepare new hire paperwork, set up ADP profiles, and support orientation and credentialing
• Maintain accurate, confidential personnel files and HR records
• Process benefits, compensation, and status changes with Payroll
• Prepare FMLA and leave paperwork and maintain attendance and time-off tracking
• Track performance appraisals to ensure timely completion
• Answer employee and manager questions on benefits, leave, and HR policies
• Coordinate training events and support the Employee Engagement Team
• Perform other HR duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 years of administrative, office support, customer service, or related experience
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Clear verbal and written communication and a commitment to excellent customer service
• Ability to occasionally work outside normal hours and travel between locations

Nice to Have

• Associate degree or higher in HR, Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field
• Experience in recruiting, onboarding, benefits, leave, or payroll support
• Experience with ADP or another HRIS, ATS, or benefits platform
• Experience in healthcare, nonprofit, or another regulated environment

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match after one year of employment
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• 15 days of PTO
• Nine (9) paid holidays per year

Why TCA Health

If you want HR work that supports the people who care for our community, we'd like to meet you.

TCA Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (including traits associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, parental status, family responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, bodily autonomy, military status, veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, citizenship status, work authorization status, order of protection status, source of income, credit history, arrest record, conviction record, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Illinois Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act, and the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance.

TCA Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities and to applicants who need an accommodation related to pregnancy or religious practice. To request an accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or 773-995-6300.