What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Assistant position at Lifelong Access?
Our mission at Lifelong Access is to connect individuals with developmental disabilities to their community by helping them break down barriers through a lifetime of meaningful supports. From birth to end of life, Lifelong Access provides a continuum of services and supports for families, children, teens, and adults including residential housing, vocational development, supported employment, high school transition, behavioral health counseling and services, and a wide variety of pediatric therapy supports. Guided by our Core Values, our team members have a strong drive and big hearts for improving the lives of others; a place where we support each other and the individuals who put their trust in us.
We are currently seeking a full-time Human Resources Assistant. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented person to join our team. As the Human Resources Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Human Resources department and ensuring the smooth operation of HR processes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with enthusiasm for the human resources field, and who is eager to contribute to maintaining a positive workplace culture. At Lifelong Access we offer employees the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally, as each of us contribute to the success of our dynamic organization. Come grow with us and let us show you why the employees at Lifelong Access love what they do!
Minimum Starting Wage: $22 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time (35-40 hours per week)
Typical workweek will allow for some flexibility in daytime work schedule, Monday thru Friday, with occasional overtime as needed to support the department. This position requires minimal travel within the local area on an as-needed basis.
Primary responsibilities include:
Qualifications for this position include:
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be reviewed to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods. Employee is consistently and frequently required to have good close and distance vision, hearing and talking often is essential. Employee is required to regularly stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
Here are some of the benefits we will offer you:
We are currently seeking a full-time Human Resources Assistant. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented person to join our team. As the Human Resources Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Human Resources department and ensuring the smooth operation of HR processes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with enthusiasm for the human resources field, and who is eager to contribute to maintaining a positive workplace culture. At Lifelong Access we offer employees the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally, as each of us contribute to the success of our dynamic organization. Come grow with us and let us show you why the employees at Lifelong Access love what they do!
Minimum Starting Wage: $22 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time (35-40 hours per week)
Typical workweek will allow for some flexibility in daytime work schedule, Monday thru Friday, with occasional overtime as needed to support the department. This position requires minimal travel within the local area on an as-needed basis.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Provide general administrative and clerical support to the human resources department.
- Assist with a variety of recruitment and onboarding processes.
- Maintain employee records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Support HR projects and initiatives, such as training programs and employee engagement activities.
- Participate in research, development, implementation and administration of human resources processes and programs as assigned.
- Assists with planning and ongoing administration of employee recognition initiatives and events such peer-to-peer awards, birthday, anniversary, retirement recognition, appreciation awards and new employee announcements.
- Develops employee communications as directed.
- Assists in ensuring processes and programs follow federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, as well as the human resources department’s established policies and procedures.
Qualifications for this position include:
- High school diploma or GED. SHRM-CP or PHR certification is a plus.
- Minimum one year experience working in a human resources related role.
- Experience working in a human services setting is a plus, but not required.
- Requires understanding of basic employment related laws, regulations, and human resources standard practices.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- General understanding of HRIS and applicant tracking systems.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations and data with high integrity and professionalism.
- Availability to work minimum of 35 hours per week.
- Valid Illinois driver’s license with safe driving record.
- Current proof of automobile insurance.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be reviewed to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods. Employee is consistently and frequently required to have good close and distance vision, hearing and talking often is essential. Employee is required to regularly stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
Here are some of the benefits we will offer you:
- Supportive, positive, and friendly team environment
- Professional development, training, and advancement opportunities
- Flexible schedule options
- Comprehensive benefit plans
- Generous paid time off including vacation, personal time, and holidays
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Salary : $22
