Human Resources Assistant

Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading behavioral health center in Portsmouth, VA is seeking a dedicated HR professional to manage daily HR operations. The role involves supporting recruitment, employee engagement, compliance, and maintaining a positive workplace culture. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and organizational skills, along with experience in HR practices. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of HR or clerical support experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to adapt to changing situations.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily HR duties including file maintenance and recruitment.
• Assists with employee onboarding and HR compliance projects.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Team Player

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Business Office Practices Course

Tools

MS Office Suite

HRIS Systems

Job description

Responsibilities

Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center offers hope and healing for youth ages 7 to 17 at the time of admission with several psychiatric diagnoses and/or developmental disabilities. Located in Portsmouth, VA, Harbor Point provides intensive, residential treatment to youth in a comfortable setting that is conducive to healing. Our facility specializes in treating children and adolescents with depression, bipolar, ADHD, and other mental health issues. We also have specific treatment programs for those with intellectual disabilities or those with self-injurious behavior. Harbor Point and its programs are fully accredited by The Joint Commission and the Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Educational Facilities. We are licensed by The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Virginia Department of Education. We are a TRICARE-approved and certified facility.

Website: https://harborpointbhc.com/

Position Scope:

Performs daily HR duties in support of transactions in various areas, including but not limited to, file maintenance, employment, benefits, performance appraisal, worker’s compensation, staff development, reward and recognition, recruitment, and retention, and resignation/termination. Performs consistently in compliance with all internal standards, policies and procedures, state, federal and licensing requirements as well as standards of accreditation.

Essential Functions:

1. Creates NEO packets and files for staff, contractors and interns.
2. Takes and compiles minutes of meetings and committees.
3. Maintains all files (audits files and documents and request missing documents).
4. Assists with all Job Fairs, Employee Engagement and Recognition initiatives.
5. Maintains HR Newsletter and Calendars that are distributed to all-staff.
6. Assist the HR Generalists with various duties as a HR team-player.
7. Create HR letters for HRD, Memos and emails.
8. Order supplies, as needed.
9. Must be a represent of Human Resources, via providing HR guidance, and contribute to a culture of care for employees and residence, at all times.
10. Assists with Human Resource Compliance projects.
11. Assist with employee on-boarding and updating job descriptions.
12. Assist with recruitment, employee retention, and employee engagement initiatives.
13. Ensure Service Excellence protocols are demonstrated on a daily basis.
14. Assist with all HR operations, as needed.

Full-Time Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Must demonstrate knowledge commensurate with experience in coordination of smooth and effective daily HR operations; strong communication skills; ability to adapt to quickly changing situations; ability to assist in establishment of positive workplace culture; strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively to meet deadlines. Attention to details, accuracy, Prefer experience with MS Office Suite and HRIS systems. Must be a team player and able to perform each Essential Function of the job satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the Essential Functions.

Education:

Minimum high school diploma and course in business office practices: Prefer some college and at least 1 year of experience working in human resources.

Licensure/Certification:

None required: PHR Certification is preferred.

Experience:

1-2 years of HR or clerical support experience in a fast-paced department; Direct HR experience or HR-related course work is preferred. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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