<p>Apply</p> <p>Job Type</p> <p>Full-time</p> <p>Description</p> <p>Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center is a retirement community committed to serving our residents with the upmost dignity and respect and caring for our staff in the same manner. We have served the community for 57 years and pride ourselves on the care we have been able to give during that time.</p> <p>Fairhaven is seeking a full-time Human Resources Assistant to perform a variety of activities supporting the Human Resources function. This non-exempt position is 40 hours per week, (8:30-5:00pm) with some flexibility required. Applicant must be organized, detail-oriented and creative.</p> <p>Responsibilities are primarily administrative, but also include orientation/on-boarding, assisting management with first interviews, participating in HR related meetings, and assisting the HR Director with employee-related events. This position will provide support to employees and managers on a variety of Human Resources issues. The HR Assistant requires daily contact with employees and a considerable degree of confidentiality, tact and initiative.</p> <p>To be successful, the ideal candidate should enjoy "busy work" and exhibit strong administrative and organizational skills. Additionally, they should feel comfortable in a Christian environment, and should have a desire to follow our mission, which is to "provide a comfortable lifestyle and exceptional care which enhances quality of life in a manner that glorifies God."</p> <p>Requisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):</p> <ul> <li>Solid knowledge of Human Resource functions and best practices </li><li>Excellent organizational, record-keeping and administrative skills </li><li>Good written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail </li><li>PHR or SHRM-CP certification, HR degree or experience in Human Resources, Business, or related field helpful </li><li>Familiarity with State and Federal employment laws, including FMLA and COBRA </li><li>Excellent people skills </li><li>Ability to work comfortably under pressure and meet tight deadlines </li><li>Computer literacy with capability in email, Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint; experience with Paylocity and applicant tracking systems a plus </li></ul> <p>Pay Range $21.30 - $25.50/hour</p> <p>Fairhaven Benefits</p> <ul> <li>Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance </li><li>Flex Spending Account (FSA) </li><li>Optional Voluntary life insurance </li><li>Optional Short-term disability (STD) insurance </li><li>Company-paid Life insurance </li><li>403(b) Retirement Plan </li><li>Paid time off (PTO) </li><li>Reduced priced employee lunches </li></ul> <p>General Notice: This description is a general overview and should not be construed as exhaustive. This posting does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to modification.</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>Primary Function: Assists the Director of Human Resources in the administrative duties of the Human Resources Dept.</p> <p>to remain in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.</p> <p>Essential Duties:</p> <ul> <li>Assists department in carrying out various human resources programs and procedures for all company employees. Provides administrative support to the human resources function as needed. </li><li>Prepares new hire paperwork, enters employees in payroll system and establishes personnel files. Verifies I-9 documentation and maintains compliant records. Maintains all personnel files in compliance with applicable legal requirements. </li><li>Maintains applicant tracking system and assists hiring managers with interviewing when necessary. </li><li>Conducts new hire orientation and on-boarding. </li><li>Manages administrative tasks for medical, dental, and voluntary insurance plans including enrollments and terminations. Processes required documents through payroll and insurance providers to ensure accurate record-keeping and proper deductions. Assists with annual open enrollment period. </li><li>Initiates COBRA and FMLA paperwork. </li><li>Submits Workers' Compensation claims and fulfills OSHA reporting and documentation requirements. </li><li>Assists in planning and conducting employee appreciation events. </li><li>Prepares government reports related to EEO compliance or other HR functions. </li><li>Completes all in-service training requirements in a timely manner. </li><li>Participates in creating an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity, cleanliness, safety and wellbeing of each resident. </li><li>Safeguards privacy and confidentiality of all resident or staff health care information which includes complying with all HIPAA regulations. </li><li>Observes facility safety policies and procedures. </li><li>Reports incidents of abuse, neglect, or a violation of the resident's rights immediately. </li><li>Completes all assigned duties and tasks in a timely manner. </li><li>Performs other HR duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Requirements</p> <p>Essential Qualifications & Requirements: Type of work and characteristics of duties require:</p> <ul> <li>Physical condition allowing for normal office duties including but not limited to; sitting, reaching, grasping, walking the entire facility, use of arms and hands continuously, ability to read, and use the telephone, fax, copier, and other office equipment. </li><li>Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. </li><li>Ability to accurately communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, with people of diverse backgrounds and education. </li><li>Ability to use reasonable prudent judgment in the problem-solving, decision-making process. </li><li>Ability to manage stress and maintain a high energy level. </li><li>Computer knowledge necessary to perform duties including, but not limited to the Microsoft Office Suite and Paylocity </li><li>Ability to perform a variety of activities and to adapt to a quickly changing environment. </li><li>Able to accommodate flexible work schedule when necessary. </li><li>Ability to show warmth and compassion and to make residents and staff feel comfortable. </li><li>Detail and deadline oriented. </li><li>Ability to use tactful, appropriate, communications, in sensitive and emotional situations. </li><li>Adhere to all regulations specified in the Fairhaven employee handbook, procedures, and policy documents. </li></ul> <p>Experience & Education or skills preferred:· 2+ years of experience in a Human Resources environment· PHR or SHRM-CP certification or degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field helpful· Understanding of State and Federal employment laws· Excellent people management skills· Excellent record-keeping and administrative skills, and attention to detail· Solid knowledge of Human Resources functions and best practices· Advanced communication skills which allow interactions in a positive, professional, compassionate, and understanding manner.· Excellent data entry and Microsoft office skills.</p> <p>Working Conditions:· Typical health care facility exposure when working with the elderly resident including potential injury or infection, primarily inside the main building.</p> <p>Salary Description</p> <p>$21.30 to $25.50/hour</p>