HR Assistant: Onboarding, Payroll & Records Support

Potomac-Community-Services; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Potomac-Community-Services in Maryland is seeking an HR Assistant to support day-to-day Human Resources functions across recruitment, onboarding, benefits, payroll support, and records management. You will work closely with the HR Manager, employees, and supervisors to ensure a compliant and positive employee experience.

The role emphasizes organization, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while handling confidential information.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant HR experience may be considered.
• Experience with onboarding, leave administration, recruitment, and confidential documentation, preferred.
• Healthcare, physician practice, ambulatory care, or medical-office HR experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment and candidate screening as needed.
• Prepare new-hire documentation and onboarding materials.
• Maintain and secure confidential employee records and HRIS data.
• Support leave administration, attendance tracking, and benefits enrollment.
• Coordinate payroll-related changes and communicate status to employees and managers.
• Assist with termination/separation documentation and unemployment claims.

Education

Associates degree or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred

Job description

Potomac-Community-Services in Maryland is seeking an HR Assistant to support day-to-day Human Resources functions across recruitment, onboarding, benefits, payroll support, and records management. You will work closely with the HR Manager, employees, and supervisors to ensure a compliant and positive employee experience.

The role emphasizes organization, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while handling confidential information.