HRA - Human Resources Assistant

Pediatric Specialty Care; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Pediatric Specialty Care is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to support recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and HR operations in a healthcare setting. You will work closely with HR leadership to keep processes smooth and compliant.

The role requires strong organization and people skills, with experience in recruitment and HRIS systems. This position offers on-site collaboration in a healthcare environment focused on serving medically complex pediatric patients.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in HR, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of one year HR experience, preferably in healthcare or regulated environment.
• Recruitment experience including sourcing, screening and onboarding.
• Knowledge of state/federal employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, COBRA, OSHA).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with ATS and online recruitment platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage candidates through the applicant tracking system and hiring processes.
• Assist with bi-weekly payroll processing.
• Perform HRIS tasks and generate reports.
• Handle clerical duties, filing, and document preparation.
• Answer staff inquiries on HR issues.
• Conduct pre-hire steps including license checks and background screens.
• Assist with New Hire Orientations.
• Participate in employee recognition and retention activities.
• Serve as a resource for employees with HR questions.
• Support general Business Office duties as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Recruitment experience

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree in HR/Healthcare Admin

Tools

ADP

UKG

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Overview

Pediatric Specialty Care

Make every shift meaningful. Are you looking to grow your career in Human Resources while making a meaningful impact in a healthcare environment? This may be the perfect opportunity for you!

Salary

$19- $25/hr

Human Resources Assistant (HRA) Pediatric Specialty Care

Are you looking to grow your career in Human Resources while making a meaningful impact in a healthcare environment? This may be the perfect opportunity for you!

We are seeking an organized, energetic, and people-focused Human Resources Assistant to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants hands‑on experience across multiple areas of Human Resources.

Working closely with the Human Resources Manager and facility leadership, the HR Assistant plays an important role in supporting recruitment, onboarding, employee services, HR operations, payroll, compliance, and employee engagement.

At Pediatric Specialty Care (PSC), we provide life‑changing care to medically fragile and technology‑dependent children in an environment that feels like home. For more than 20 years, our mission has been to help children with complex needs achieve their fullest potential - one milestone, one smile, one breakthrough at a time.

Join Our Team

Are you ready to change your life with a rewarding career move?

What You’ll Do

• Manage candidates through the applicant tracking system and all online hiring systems .... from the point of application through the new hire onboarding process.
• Assist w/bi-weekly payroll processing.
• Perform various functions in the HRIS system.
• Perform clerical duties such as creating reports and letters, filing documents.
• Answer inquiries from staff on a variety of human resources issues.
• Perform all pre-hire steps to include license checks, background screens and orders uniforms and ID badges.
• Assist w/New Hire Orientations.
• Involvement with a variety employee recognition and retention activities.
• Serve as a friendly and professional resource for employees with general HR questions.
• Assist with general Business Office duties as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of an Associate Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of one year of Human Resources experience, preferably within healthcare or another highly regulated environment.
• Recruitment experience required, including candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and onboarding.
• Working knowledge of applicable state and federal employment laws and HR regulations, including FLSA, FMLA, COBRA, paid/family leave requirements, and OSHA.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Previous experience working with HRIS and payroll/timekeeping systems such as ADP and/or UKG.
• Experience utilizing an electronic Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and online recruitment platforms.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish positive working relationships with employees, candidates, leaders, and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while knowing when an issue requires escalation.
• Strong judgment, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, professionalism, discretion, and accuracy when handling sensitive employee information.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.