Human Resources Assistant

DisruptAZ; Milledgeville (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company committed to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is seeking a Human Resources Assistant. This role involves managing HR functions, handling payroll, and providing essential support to promote a positive employee experience. If you're a detail-oriented professional looking to make a difference, apply today!

Benefits

Payactiv: early access to earned wages

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)

Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)

401(k) retirement savings program

Wellbeing Programs

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in human resources or payroll is preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential.
• Proficiency in HRIS/payroll systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Primary contact for HR-related inquiries including payroll and benefits.
• Process payroll for all facility employees accurately.
• Assist with recruitment and maintain organized personnel records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!

The Human Resources Assistant supports the daily HR functions within the facility and/or group homes, ensuring support of employee needs. This role serves as the first point of contact for employees with HR-related inquiries, including timekeeping, payroll, pay slips, paid time off (PTO), and various leave programs. Additionally, the HR Assistant is responsible for supporting payroll and assisting with key HR administrative tasks to support a positive employee experience.

We are hiring for:

Human Resources Assistant

Type:

Regular

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!

The Human Resources Assistant supports the daily HR functions within the facility and/or group homes, ensuring support of employee needs. This role serves as the first point of contact for employees with HR-related inquiries, including timekeeping, payroll, pay slips, paid time off (PTO), and various leave programs. Additionally, the HR Assistant is responsible for supporting payroll and assisting with key HR administrative tasks to support a positive employee experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the primary contact for employees regarding HR-related inquiries, including payroll, timekeeping, PTO, benefits, and leave programs.
• Process payroll for all facility employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and state/federal regulations.
• Maintain and track Leave of Absence (LOA) and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requests, ensuring adherence to timelines, approvals, and required notifications.
• Coordinate worker’s compensation claims and administration at the facility level.
• Assist with recruitment and hiring processes, including drafting offer letters, coordinating background checks, and posting internal job vacancies.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with HR policies, maintaining accurate and organized personnel records.
• Support new hire onboarding and orientation processes.
• Assist in monitoring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR department as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One to two years of experience in human resources, payroll, or a related field preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS/payroll systems preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to perform tasks requiring sustained physical activity, such as sitting, standing, walking, or repetitive hand movements.
• Frequent use of standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and other peripherals.
• Ability to lift and carry items within a reasonable weight range, if necessary.
• Regular use of technology and exposure to prolonged periods of screen time.

RHA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, prohibits discrimination based on the following protected categories: race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability.

Pre-employment screening:

• Complete criminal background
• Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required)
• Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

We offer the following benefits to employees:

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked,before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program:to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off(full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k)retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs forhypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA:

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.

For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.