Human Resources Assistant

Southwest Idaho Ear, Nose and Throat; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Idaho Ear, Nose and Throat in Boise, ID is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to provide administrative and coordination support across HR functions in person. You will assist with recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, and compliance documentation to strengthen daily HR operations.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, confidential handling of information, and collaboration with management on performance reviews, payroll-related tasks via Paylocity, and workforce initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR department or HR support role.
• Strong knowledge of employment and labor law, including FMLA and workers’ comp.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Excel; HRIS experience desirable.
• Strong communication skills and ability to handle confidential information.
• Demonstrated project management capability in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with payroll tools such as Paylocity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support talent acquisition by sourcing candidates, scheduling interviews, and managing candidate communications.
• Assist with employee orientation and onboarding.
• Contribute to evaluation and performance management with data and reporting.
• Manage benefits administration and respond to health and retirement inquiries.
• Maintain accurate personnel records and handle confidential information.
• Support compliance activities including affirmative action and OSHA documentation.
• Assist with workforce management, organizational design, succession planning, and training programs.

Skills

HR experience

Labor law knowledge

Communication

Project management

Change management

Payroll tools awareness

Tools

Excel

HRIS

Paylocity

Microsoft Office

Job description

This in-person Human Resources Assistant role provides administrative and coordination support across multiple HR functions, including recruiting support, employee relations workflows, benefits administration, and compliance documentation. Based in Boise, ID, the position is designed to strengthen day-to-day HR operations while contributing to a positive workplace experience.

Work Location and Pay

• Location: Boise, ID (onsite)
• Compensation: USD 24 to 26 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Support talent acquisition by sourcing candidates through HR systems, assisting with interview scheduling, and managing candidate communication.
• Assist with employee orientation activities to help ensure new hires are welcomed and integrated effectively.
• Contribute to evaluation and performance management by collecting relevant data, preparing reports, and coordinating review sessions.
• Manage benefits administration tasks, including enrollment and benefit changes, and respond to employee inquiries related to health plans, retirement options, and other benefits.
• Maintain accurate personnel records and handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
• Support compliance management activities such as affirmative action planning, adherence to OSHA regulations, and maintaining employment law documentation.
• Assist with HR initiatives related to workforce management, organizational design, succession planning, and training & development programs.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR department or a human resources support role.
• Strong working knowledge of employment and labor law, including FMLA regulations, workers’ compensation procedures, and HR legal compliance standards.
• Microsoft Office proficiency, with an emphasis on Excel for data analysis; HRIS experience is highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage sensitive information professionally while maintaining confidentiality.
• Demonstrated project management capability, including task prioritization in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to change management initiatives while supporting organizational development efforts.
• Experience with payroll processing tools such as Paylocity is advantageous, but not required.

Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• HRIS platforms
• Paylocity

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance