Human Resource Assistant

Description

Optimal Home Care and Hospice is looking for our next Human Resource Assistant to join our team!

YOU can make a difference as a Human Resource Assistant in the community by helping our senior citizens maintain their independence in their home. Optimal is a locally owned Home Health & Hospice company that was established in 2004 by two best friends.

At Optimal Home Care, we pride ourselves on providing the best possible experience for our patients, their families, and each member of our staff. When you join the Optimal team, you’ll join knowing that we will always strive to support you. We want to see you succeed as an individual and as part of our family.

We are committed to providing the best possible experience for our patients, their families, and our staff. As a full time, HR Assistant, you can expect us to offer astounding benefits including:

• Health Care
• Retirement plan 
• Company phone
• PTO 
• Referral bonuses
• EAP
• Professional, supportive culture

Purpose: 

The overall goal of this position is to assist with the administration of the day-to-day operations of the HR functions and duties. 

Report to: Human Resources Manager 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 

Physical Demands: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary and the employee must occasionally lift office products and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds. 

Travel: 

This position does not require travel during normal business hours although small errands outside of the office may be needed from time to time. 

Tasks/Duties & Job Responsibilities: 

• Assist in the creation and maintenance of personnel files 
• Assist with upkeep and scanning of all personnel records and files 
• Welcoming new employees by aiding in the orientation process 
• In collaboration with the HR Manager, coordinates various programs throughout the agency that focus on the development of both new hires and current staff and the strengthening of relationships with sources, patients, clients, and agency partners. Such programs will include but are not limited to: Cultural Engagement, Team Trainer Program, Individual Development Plans, Volunteerism & Community Involvement, Solution Sessions, and the Relationship Team. 
• Assists in the execution of monthly In-Services in collaboration with department heads and HR 
• Assists with Reference Checks for newly hired employees.   
• Assists all HR personnel with filing documents to include but not limited to application and separation process, personnel files, compliance, employee medical record updates, clinical credentials, and others.  
• Prepares reports that will help the HR Manager in making objective decisions as it relates to the HR aspect of the agency and supports the development, delivery, and training of human resources policies as mandated by the agency’s governing board. 
• Maintains Employment Handbook revisions and communications to staff.  
• Other tasks or special projects may be assigned by management as they pertain to the role of the HR Assistant as well as other duties / responsibilities that support the agency’s core values of Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence. Complies with agency Policies and Procedures as well as Employee Handbook detailing Human Resources policies. 
• Completes emergency preparedness training as identified as appropriate for this employee level. 
• Participates in exercises and drills for emergency preparedness, as required. 
• Other duties and tasks as assigned by the Optimal Home Care Emergency Command Center communication tree in the event of a local, regional or national emergency and/or disaster. 

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of a High School Diploma. 
• Major strengths include customer service, verbal and written communication skills, strong team player, attention to detail and reporting. 
• Adequate and effective interpersonal skills. 
• Able to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities with efficiency 
• Home Health experience preferred 
• Microsoft Office 365 and Paycom experience preferred

Salary : $20 - $25