HR Assistant Part-Time

Christ Health Center, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Christ Health Center, Inc. is seeking an HR Assistant to support recruiting, onboarding, records management, and employee programs. This part-time role focuses on a smooth and compliant hiring process and a positive experience for new and current employees.

Responsibilities include posting openings, interviewing support, onboarding coordination, benefits enrollment, and confidential records maintenance. The position requires flexibility for peak periods and orientations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or related field preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication with candidates, employees, and managers.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Post job openings and screen applications for assigned positions.
• Participate in interviews and conduct initial phone screens after training.
• Coordinate onboarding, paperwork, eligibility verification, and system access for new hires.
• Assist with benefits enrollment and track enrollment deadlines.
• Maintain confidential personnel files in line with policy and legal requirements.
• Enter and maintain employee data in the HRIS; support open enrollment and employee recognition programs.

Skills

Organization

Discretion

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's in HR/Business (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

The HR Assistant supports the Human Resources department with recruiting, onboarding, records management, and employee programs. This role helps ensure a smooth, compliant hiring process and positive experience for new and current employees.

Description

The HR Assistant supports the Human Resources department with recruiting, onboarding, records management, and employee programs. This role helps ensure a smooth, compliant hiring process and positive experience for new and current employees.

Environmental/Working Conditions

Normal office environment. Part-time position, approximately 24-28 hours per week, with up to 30 hours during peak periods. Schedule flexibility is required to support new hire orientation sessions.

Pay Range

$18-22 per hour

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Post job openings and screen applications for assigned positions
• Participate in interviews alongside experienced HR staff and, after completing training, conduct initial phone screens independently
• Schedule interviews and coordinate with hiring managers on feedback and next steps
• Complete reference checks and pre-employment background screenings
• Coordinate pre-employment testing as required
• Manage candidate communications, including status updates, offer letters, and decline notices
• Coordinate the onboarding process for new hires, including paperwork, employment eligibility verification, and system access
• Prepare materials for and set up new hire orientation
• Assist new hires with benefit enrollment and track enrollment deadlines
• Maintain accurate, confidential personnel files in line with company policy and legal requirements
• Enter and maintain employee data in the HRIS
• Track introductory period evaluations and remind managers of due dates
• Coordinate employee recognition programs and appreciation events
• Support annual benefit open enrollment
• Respond to employee HR questions, referring complex matters as appropriate
• Perform other duties as assigned by the HR Manager
• Assumes other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed at the discretion of the Lead Team. Also, perform other administrative duties as deemed necessary by Lead Team.

Requirements

Qualification, Education, Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication with candidates, employees, and managers
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Friendly, welcoming approach to new hires and candidates

Attendance Standards

Punctual and dependable for assigned and confirmed work schedules

Physical/Mental Demands

• Work requires the ability to lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds
• Work requires the ability to carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Work requires the ability to sit +/- 90% of the time.
• Work requires the ability to stoop and bend, to reach, and grab with arms and hands; manual dexterity and the ability to communicate with others.
• Work requires ability to proofread and check documents for accuracy.
• Work requires ability to use a keyboard and view a computer monitor to enter words or data.
• OSHA personal exposure risk category II (tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned category I tasks).
• Airborne personal exposure risk category I (Possible exposure of the healthcare worker to patients capable of transmitting M. tuberculosis). Universal precautions will be adhered to at all times.