Human Resource Assistant
Hearts and Hands of Care
- Anchorage, AK
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Maintain an understanding of each HR/Office functional area
- Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork.
- Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.
- Prepare or maintain employment records related to events such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software.
- Inform job applicants of details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, or promotion opportunities.
- Contact job applicants to inform them of the status of their applications.
- Interview job applicants to obtain information on work history, training, education, or job skills.
- Ensure program compliance, safety procedures contracts, state and federal regulations.
- Maintain employee files to insure they are in compliance with the Agency and DSDS regulations.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with poise, tact, and diplomacy.
- Organize and prioritize large volume of information and assignments, including paper and electronic filing through network server.
- Work independently and within a team on special and ongoing projects when necessary
- Projects a positive image of organization and conduct one’s self professionally at all times, when dealing with internal and external colleagues, consistent with the values and culture of the organization.
- Conduct reference or background checks on job applicants
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
- Assist HR Supervisor, CEO, Executive Director as needed.
- Strong interpersonal skills and customer service
- Must have knowledge of the HIPAA laws of 1996 to maintain and safeguard confidential medical and personal records
- Multi-line phone, copiers and fax machines
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to consistently be at work and on time
- Ability to maintain a confidential working relationship
- Excellent personal organizational skills
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to communicate effectively and maintain a positive attitude
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
- 1-2 years in HR experience preferred
- Must be at least eighteen years of age and have a valid Alaska Drivers License
- Must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check
- Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrative poise, tact, and diplomacy
- Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in accounting, word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software (Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
- Ability to work in an office setting
- Position may require extended hours including evenings and weekends.
- Monday thru Friday
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Healthcare
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- 401K Savings Plan