Human Resources Assistant - Part-time

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District; McLeansboro (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District is seeking a detail-oriented Human Resources Assistant to join the HR team. This part-time role supports HR operations, payroll, benefits, and recordkeeping with 24 hours per week and 8-hour shifts.

The position requires a high school diploma with preference for HR-related education and HRIS experience. The wage range is $15.30 to $22.03 per hour, and the team emphasizes accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience in HR, payroll, benefits administration, healthcare, or admin office.
• Experience with HRIS systems and electronic document management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidential employee personnel files and electronic HR records.
• Process new hire, employment status, payroll, and benefit transactions within the HRIS.
• Support onboarding by processing employment documentation and maintaining employee records.
• Assist with payroll documentation and coordinate personnel transactions with Payroll.
• Process employee benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Maintain employment eligibility (I-9) documentation and required personnel records.
• Prepare monthly HR, benefit, and regulatory reports.
• Assist employees with routine HR paperwork and administrative questions.
• Provide administrative support for HR projects, meetings, correspondence, and departmental activities.
• Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and hospital recordkeeping requirements.

Skills

Highly organized

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Customer service

Work independently

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in HR/Business Administration

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Electronic document management

Job description

Part Time, 48 Hours Per Pay Period

Department: Human Resources

Position Posted On: 10/08/2026

Requirements

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in Human Resources, payroll, benefits administration, healthcare, or an administrative office setting.
• Experience with HRIS systems and electronic document management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Description

Job Title: Human Resources Assistant

Employment Type: Part-time (24 hours per week)

Shift: 8-hour shifts, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Wage Range: $15.30 - $22.03 per hour

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and dependable Human Resources Assistant to join our Human Resources team. This position plays an essential role in supporting HR operations by maintaining employee records, processing personnel transactions, assisting with payroll and benefits administration, and ensuring compliance with employment documentation and reporting requirements.

If you enjoy working behind the scenes, thrive in an organized environment, and value accuracy and confidentiality, we would love to hear from you.

As The Human Resources Assistant, You Will

• Maintain confidential employee personnel files and electronic HR records.
• Process new hire, employment status, payroll, and benefit transactions within the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
• Support onboarding by processing employment documentation and maintaining employee records.
• Assist with payroll documentation and coordinate personnel transactions with Payroll.
• Process employee benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Maintain employment eligibility (I-9) documentation and required personnel records.
• Prepare monthly HR, benefit, and regulatory reports.
• Assist employees with routine HR paperwork and administrative questions.
• Provide administrative support for HR projects, meetings, correspondence, and departmental activities.
• Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and hospital recordkeeping requirements.

The Ideal Candidate Is

• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Comfortable working with data and computer systems.
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.
• Professional and customer-service focused when interacting with employees.
• Able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.