HR Assistant - Onboarding, Records & Support

Colonial Behavioral Health; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Virginia Retirement System

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spend

PSLF employer

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Colonial Behavioral Health seeks an entry-level Human Resources Assistant to provide essential administrative support to the HR Department. The role supports recruitment, onboarding, payroll documentation, and leave programs while upholding confidentiality in a community-focused setting.

You will handle caller routing, file maintenance, and audits, collaborating with all staff levels. A high school diploma is required; an associate degree is preferred, with experience in HRIS and MS Office

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and stay organized.
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff.
• Discretion with sensitive information and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Answer and route incoming calls to HR staff.
• Maintain and file personnel records in accordance with policies.
• Conduct audits of HR files for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with recruitment activities and scheduling interviews.
• Support onboarding with new-hire paperwork and orientation.
• Assist with FMLA, workers’ compensation, and leave programs.
• Support separation and exit documentation processes.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in HR/Business Administration

Coursework in Human Resources

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS experience

Scheduling software

Job description

Colonial Behavioral Health seeks an entry-level Human Resources Assistant to provide essential administrative support to the HR Department. The role supports recruitment, onboarding, payroll documentation, and leave programs while upholding confidentiality in a community-focused setting.

You will handle caller routing, file maintenance, and audits, collaborating with all staff levels. A high school diploma is required; an associate degree is preferred, with experience in HRIS and MS Office