Human Resources Assistant – Full Time

Lucas County Health Center; Chariton (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucas County Health Center in Chariton, IA is seeking a detail‑oriented HR Assistant to support payroll, data entry, training, and routine HR tasks. You will organize schedules, maintain records, and contribute to a professional, efficient office environment.

The role requires a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), strong computer skills (Word/Excel), English proficiency, and the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associates degree preferred.
• Minimum three years of office experience with payroll processing and data entry.
• Experience in HR and/or healthcare setting is helpful.
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist HR Director with day-to-day operations and clerical functions.
• Support with organizing new employee training and wellness events.
• Maintain schedules and organize data to ensure efficiency.
• Perform payroll processing duties with supervision and policy adherence.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data entry

Microsoft Word

Excel

Customer service

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Problem resolution

Education

High School diploma

Associates degree in business

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Office Suite

Job description

Description

• Provides Assistance to the Human Resources Director in the day-to-day operations of the department including maintaining schedules, organizing data, and completing general clerical functions.
• Assists with organizing new employee training, wellness events and functions. May also assist with other educational programs.
• Creates and maintains a positive, efficient, professional atmosphere.
• With minimum supervision; performs all aspects of payroll processing functions (including timekeeping system) according to established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates a positive and professional manner

Days and Shifts

Monday – Friday 6:00am-2:30pm or 8:00am-4:30pm

Department

Human Resources

Requirements

Educational/Experience

• High School diploma required; Associates degree in business related field preferred
• Three years office experience preferred with experience in payroll processing, data, entry, general accounting functions, problem resolution, and customer service.
• Experience in human resources and/or in a healthcare setting helpful.
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word software including Excel, Office, etc.
• Mandatory Abuse Reporter Training Certification required within 6 months of employment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English well.