HR ASSISTANT - SCH HUMAN RESOURCES

South Central Regional Medical Center; Laurel (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel, MS is seeking a full-time Human Resources Assistant to provide administrative support to the HR department and ensure efficient operations.

The role handles HR files, answers questions about policies and benefits, assists with payroll processing, and supports events and onboarding activities. Strong communication, confidentiality, and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; HR experience preferred but not required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Familiarity with payroll management and HRIS or ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date HR files, records, and documentation.
• Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management.
• Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of HR files and records.
• Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
• Provides clerical support to the HR department.
• May assist with payroll functions including processing, answering employee questions, fixing processing errors, and distributing checks.
• Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, holiday parties, and retirement celebrations.
• Responsible for keying student, contractor, and volunteer information accurately and in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Payroll/HRIS proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HRIS software

Payroll software

Job description

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HR ASSISTANT - SCH HUMAN RESOURCES

Full Time Admin Support Worker Laurel, MS, US

Job Title:

HR Assistant

Department:

Human Resources Department

Full Time/PRN:

Full Time, Non-exempt Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Job Summary

We are seeking a full-time Human Resources Assistant to join our growing team! The Human Resources Assistant will perform administrative tasks and provide support to ensure the effective and efficient operations of the organization’s HR department.

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resources files, records, and documentation.
• Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management.
• Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records.
• Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
• Provides clerical support to the HR department.
• May assist with payroll functions including processing, answering employee questions, fixing processing errors, and distributing checks.
• Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, holiday parties, and retirement celebrations.
• Responsible for keying student, contractor, and volunteer information accurately and in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; previous work in human resources preferred, but not required .

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll management, human resource information system (HRIS), and similar computer applications.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer; Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds

All candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that reasonable accommodations be made for qualified individuals to help perform the essential functions of the position.

South Central Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.