HR & Onboarding Coordinator | Safety & Engagement

Sri Healthcare; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NOVO Health Services in Kentucky is seeking an HR Assistant to provide day-to-day administrative support to the Human Resources department, coordinating recruiting logistics, onboarding, safety training, and employee relations, from hire to separation.

The role ensures accurate HR record-keeping and fosters a positive employee experience while communicating policy updates, and supporting engagement initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in an HR support, HR assistant, or administrative HR role preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic OSHA and workplace safety concepts, or willingness to be trained and certified.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday) a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with employees at all levels.
• High degree of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information.
• Comfortable speaking in front of groups (orientation, training, community events).

Responsibilities

• Support the full recruiting lifecycle for production and non-production openings, including scheduling interviews, conducting reference checks and candidate testing, and completing employment verifications.
• Lead new hire onboarding, including pre-employment drug screens and orientation, to foster a positive introduction to the company.
• Deliver OSHA training for assigned facility employees and provide administrative support to the local safety committee.
• Maintain accurate HR records through timely data entry of new hire information, pay changes, disciplinary actions, and related employee data.
• Prepare monthly 90-day performance reviews and associated benefit packets, and coordinate Hepatitis B vaccinations and tracking.
• Partner with supervisors on employee relations matters, including witnessing and documenting disciplinary actions and terminations, completing absence reports, and coordinating exit interviews.
• Serve as a point of contact for employees and supervisors on policy, benefits, and general HR questions, and communicate new policies and updates via posters, memos, and a weekly divisional newsletter.
• Distribute monthly HR updates to supervisors and represent the company at job fairs, community events, and similar functions to support employer branding.
• Coordinate employee engagement activities, including the Employee of the Month program and monthly birthday recognition.
• Coordinate temporary staffing needs with staffing agencies and vendors, and serve as the primary contact for vending company issues.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

HRIS (Workday)

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Discretion/Confidentiality

Public speaking

Education

High school diploma

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

Tools

Workday

Job description

NOVO Health Services in Kentucky is seeking an HR Assistant to provide day-to-day administrative support to the Human Resources department, coordinating recruiting logistics, onboarding, safety training, and employee relations, from hire to separation.

The role ensures accurate HR record-keeping and fosters a positive employee experience while communicating policy updates, and supporting engagement initiatives across the organization.