Human Resources Assistant - Behavioral Hospital

Perimeter Healthcare; West Memphis (AR); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Supplemental insurance options

Job summary

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of West Memphis is seeking an on-site HR Assistant to support the HR Manager, leadership team, and staff. The role focuses on recruiting, onboarding, records maintenance, benefits, and compliance in a behavioral health hospital setting.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, at least two years in HR (healthcare preferred), and proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems (UKG preferred). This is an on-site, non-hybrid position in West Memphis, AR.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of two years' experience in Human Resources, preferably in healthcare or behavioral health.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems, preferably UKG.

Responsibilities

• Provides on-site HR support to the facility.
• Assists in preparing personnel-related documents for Joint Commission surveys.
• Assists in recruiting for vacancies, including interviewing, job placement, and conducting new employee orientation.
• Maintains employee files in accordance with Joint Commission, Federal and State guidelines.
• Ensures license verifications are completed as scheduled.
• Reviews and updates employee education files, audits personnel files, and keeps information current.
• Coordinates onboarding and ensures background checks and onboarding docs are completed prior to orientation.
• Conducts employee benefit orientation and assists with benefit enrollment when eligible.
• Reports personnel issues to the HR Manager and supports management with employee relations.
• Maintains accurate job descriptions and consults on changes or new descriptions.
• Completes employment verifications for current and former employees.

Skills

Microsoft Office

HRIS system

UKG (HRIS)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

UKG HRIS

Job description

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of West Memphis has an immediate opening for a Human Resources Assistant. This position will work closely with the HR Manager, leadership team and staff. We are seeking individuals who are committed to improving the lives of those with mental health illness and experienced in healthcare human resources management.

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of West Memphis is conveniently located in West Memphis, AR and is a psychiatric hospital providing inpatient programs for children, adolescents and adults. We are committed to providing hope and transforming lives in our community.

The HR Assistant's responsibilities include the following:

• Provides on-site HR support to the facility.
• Assists in preparing personnel-related documents for Joint Commission surveys.
• Assists in the recruitment of all vacancies, including interviewing, job placement, and conductsnew employee orientation.
• Grades new employee orientation material.
• Creates and maintains employee files in accordance with the Joint Commission, Federal and State guidelines regarding behavioral health hospitals.
• Ensures license verifications are completed as scheduled.
• Reviews, tracks, and updates employee education files with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessment; audits personnel files, ensuring all information is current and appropriately filed.
• Coordinates onboarding for all new hires and ensures all new hire background checks and onboarding documentation has been properly completed prior to orientation.
• Conducts employee benefit orientation, open enrollment meetings and assists employees with benefit enrollment when eligible.
• Reports all personnel issues to the HR Manager.
• Assists the HR Manager and facility management regarding employee related issues, counseling and termination procedures as required.
• Assists in the maintenance of accurate jobdescriptions for all positions employed at the facility and consults with the HR Manager on all changes or new jobdescriptions needed.
• Completes all employment verifications for current and former employees.
• Distributes and collects hospital badges and keys assigned to staff.
• Assists with ADA, and Leave of Absence for staff including workers compensation, FMLA and other related leave requests.
• Updatesand editsthe HRIS system regarding any employee changes.
• Coordinates and facilitatesemployee engagement activities for the hospital.
• Assists with organizing special employee events, employee activities and HR related in-service training(s).
• Assistswith other duties as assigned by the HR Manager.
• Upholds the highest standards of integrity and professionalism, including strict adherence to confidentiality in handling all employee and organization information.

Qualified candidates for HR Assistant should have the following

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in Human Resources, preferably in a healthcare or behavioral health setting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HRIS system, preferably UKG.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work occasional overtime and flexible hours as requested.

Why Choose Perimeter Healthcare?

We're one of the leading mental and behavioral healthcare providers, offering comprehensive treatment programs across multiple states and care settings. Our commitment to excellence and patient-centered care creates an environment where you can grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced, dynamic healthcare setting
• Commitment to quality care
• Supportive team environment

Comprehensive Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental coverage
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time offSupplemental insurance options

*Please note, this is not a hybrid or work-from-home position; this position works on-site at the hospital*

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