Human Resources Assistant

Network Human Services; Talcottville (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Human Services is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to support the HR Director in Vernon, CT. The role involves assisting with day-to-day HR operations, recruitment, employee relations, and records management.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma (associates/bachelor preferred) and at least one year of HR-related experience, with strong interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to handle confidential matters.

Qualifications

• 1. Associates or Bachelors Degree preferred; High School education required.
• 2. One year experience in Human Resources (HR), including computers, filing, and filing systems preferred.
• 3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• 4. Strong organizational skills.
• 5. Maturity, good judgment, ability to handle confidential matters.
• 6. Ability to follow Agency Policy and Procedure.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day operation and development of the HR department.
• Support HR Director in recruiting, interviewing and hiring.
• Aid in employee relations and recordkeeping.
• Help develop and improve tracking systems.
• Participate in agency committees and safety programs.
• Maintain personnel files for all employees.
• Assist with benefit programs and open enrollment.
• Communicate with insurance carriers as needed.
• Support workers’ compensation and unemployment processes.
• Help develop training and orientation programs with staff.
• Assist with grievances and union contract oversight.
• Support staff evaluation processes and regulatory reporting.

Skills

HR experience

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Maturity and judgment

Policy and procedure understanding

Education

High School diploma

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Recordkeeping systems

Job description

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Human Resources Assistant

Full Time Welles Road Office, Vernon, CT, US

Monday through Thursday, 8:00am- 4:00pm
Total: Full-Time (32 hours/week)

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

The Human Resource Assistant is responsible for assisting with the administration of the day-to-day operations of the human resources functions and duties. The HR Assistant contributes to the accomplishment of Human Resources practices and objectives. The HR Assistant helps with the implementation of services, policies, and programs; reports to the HR Director, and assists agency managers with HR issues.

WORKING RELATIONSHIP:

The Human Resource Assistant reports directly to the Human Resource Director. Develops and maintains a positive working relationship with the following:

1. Administrators

3. Educational Instructors

5. Main Office Administrative Staff

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Associates or Bachelors Degree is preferred. High School education is required.

2. One year experience working in Human Resources, including computers, filing and maintaining filing systems, organizing and human resources practices is preferred.

3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

4. Strong organizational skills.

5. Maturity, good judgment, ability to handle complex organizational relationships, community and regulatory relationships, and confidential matters.

6. Ability to follow and implement Agency Policy and Procedure.

DUTIES:

• Assists with the day-to-day efficient operation and development of the HR department.
• Assist the HR Director in recruiting, interviewing and hiring.
• Assists with employee relations and recordkeeping.
• Assists in development and improvement of tracking systems.
• Involved in company-wide committee facilitation and participation.
• Assists in development, coordination, preparation of employee safety and safety program and participation with the Safety Committee.
• Maintains personnel files and recordkeeping for all employees.
• Assists the HR Director with management of employee benefit program including assisting during open enrollment.
• Communicates with insurance carriers as necessary.
• Assists the HR Director in Workers’ Compensation and Unemployment including communicating with the state and carriers as necessary.
• Assists the HR Director in developing, overseeing and conducting (as appropriate) training and orientation programs with Program Director and professional staff.
• Assists the HR Director in grievances and arbitration proceedings.
• Assists the HR Director in overseeing compliance with union contract.
• Assists the HR Director in overseeing staff evaluation process for all employees.
• Assists the HR Director in assuring compliance with all state and federal regulations and reporting requirements regarding staffing.
• Assists the HR Director in overseeing development of personnel policies and compliance with the same.
• Carries out all other responsibilities as required or assigned.