What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Assistant position at Maine Veterans Home?
Job Description
Maine Veterans' Homes is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to serving Maine's veterans and families. Our vision is to be the Provider and Employer of Choice while recognizing our special role as a Veteran Advocate, and "Caring for Those Who Served." All six of our facilities have been recognized by the American Health Care Association with awards for Achievement in Quality, placing them in the top five percent of nursing homes across the nation.
Work With The Best - MVH - Scarborough is proud to be the first nursing home in Maine to achieve the National Gold Award for Excellence in Quality from the American Health Care Association, making us one of only 49 nursing homes in the nation to ever earn this prestigious distinction.
The Human Resources Assistant is responsible for supporting and assisting the HR Manager in the administration and oversight of the Home's benefit and personnel matters according to MVH policies and procedures, applicable laws, regulations and standards. Processes employee new hire, benefit & termination paperwork, assists with new hire orientation, benefit fairs and open enrollment, maintains employee files, manages leaves of absence, tracks and assists department managers with evaluations, absenteeism, counselings, employee licensure verification. Creates memos, presentations, reports and spreadsheets as directed by the HR Manager. Assists with other special projects as requested.
Experience and Skills
- High School diploma required, Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred
- Working knowledge of Human Resources regulations a plus.
- The successful candidate will need to be self-motivated, detail-oriented, conscientious and possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality a must.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher.
- Requires proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Ability to understand and respond to residents' needs and inquiries in English is required.
- Ability to effectively understand and communicate verbally and in writing, in English, is required.
Maine Veterans' Homes provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
