HR Assistant

American Advanced Management; Murray (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake Specialty Hospital in Murray, UT is seeking an HR Assistant to support day-to-day HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, employee records, benefits administration, and compliance.

The ideal candidate is organized, discreet with confidential information, and comfortable in a fast-paced healthcare environment, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of administrative or HR experience (healthcare setting preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle recruitment: post job openings, screen applications, schedule interviews, and coordinate communication with candidates.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding, including paperwork, orientation scheduling, and system setup.
• Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS, ensuring accuracy and compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.
• Assist with benefits administration, including enrollment support and answering employee questions.
• Track and maintain licensure, certification, and credentialing documentation for staff.
• Support employee relations activities, including documentation and confidential files.
• Assist with payroll-related data entry and timekeeping system support as needed.
• Help coordinate training sessions, compliance modules, and staff development programs.
• Prepare HR reports, correspondence, and presentations as requested.
• Respond to routine employee inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and benefits.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, Joint Commission, and other healthcare regulations.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives and events.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Discretion with confidential info

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

UKG

Workday

ADP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Location: Murray, UT 84107

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Salt Lake Specialty Hospital is seeking a detail-oriented and personable HR Assistant to support the day-to‑day operations of the Human Resources department. This role provides administrative and clerical support across recruitment, onboarding, employee records, benefits administration, and compliance functions. The ideal candidate is organized, discreet with confidential information, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle recruitment: post job openings, screen applications, schedule interviews, and coordinate communication with candidates
• Coordinate new hire onboarding, including paperwork, orientation scheduling, and system setup
• Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS, ensuring accuracy and compliance with hospital and regulatory standards
• Assist with benefits administration, including enrollment support and answering employee questions
• Track and maintain required licensure, certification, and credentialing documentation for clinical and non‑clinical staff
• Support employee relations activities, including documentation, scheduling meetings, and maintaining confidential files
• Assist with payroll‑related data entry and timekeeping system support as needed
• Help coordinate training sessions, compliance modules, and staff development programs
• Prepare HR reports, correspondence, and presentations as requested
• Respond to routine employee inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and benefits
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, Joint Commission, and other applicable healthcare regulations
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives and events
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of administrative or HR experience (healthcare setting preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience with HRIS/applicant tracking systems (e.g., UKG, Workday, ADP)
• Familiarity with healthcare compliance requirements (HIPAA, Joint Commission)
• PHR/SHRM-CP certification or coursework in progress

Core Competencies

• Discretion and confidentiality
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Time management and multitasking
• Interpersonal and customer service skills
• Adaptability in a healthcare environment