Human Resources Assistant

Description

Compensation:

• Hourly, non-exempt
• New hires can be expected to be placed on our starting wage scale of $25.77 to $30.29 per hour
• Based on performance, there is room to grow on our full wage scale of $25.77 to $34.81 per hour

Work Schedule:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday

Who We Are

Unity Care NW is a private, non-profit, federally qualified health center that has been proudly and successfully serving the greater Whatcom County area since 1982. With clinics located in Bellingham & Ferndale, we offer comprehensive primary medical, behavioral health and dental care, as well as pharmacy services to a diverse and often underserved patient population of all ages. Employing over 300 caring and compassionate employees, our mission is to increase the years of healthy life in the people & communities we serve.

What We Value

• Respect
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Innovation

We have an inclusive culture and strive to demonstrate our Values in Action in all that we do. We value each individual on our team and aim to onboard a diverse workforce of the very best talent, whose ambitions and values align with ours.

Job Summary

The HR Assistant is responsible for performing a wide range of confidential clerical and administrative tasks to support the Human Resources Department. Responsibilities include:

• Processing employee status changes, new hires, and terminations.
• Maintaining and updating employee records in HR Information Systems (HRIS).
• Assisting with benefits administration including supporting and collaborating with employees, HRIS, payroll, and benefit vendors.
• Administering employee recognition programs, including birthday, anniversary, and sympathy gifts, and quarterly employee appreciation activities.
• Supporting HR teams events, meetings, trainings, and orientations, including material preparation, scheduling, room setup, food orders, equipment needs and serving as point of contact.
• Helping plan company-sponsored events and activities.
• Acts as primary HR support person for employee training software, including maintaining and updating user accounts, assigning employee trainings, updating training modules, and assisting users.
• Providing administrative support to the HR team and UCNW, including responding to employee questions regarding HR policies, procedures and benefits received via HR helpdesk email address.
• Preparing the monthly HR scorecard totaling new hires, terminations, status changes, and open positions.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

What We Offer

• A friendly and collaborative team environment
• Meaningful, mission-oriented work supporting your community
• A culture of inclusivity
• A competitive compensation package

Generous Benefits Including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off (108 hours Year One, 156 hours Year Two & further increases thereafter)
• 6 paid holidays
• Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1 hour per 40 hours paid
• Other paid leaves including: Bereavement, Jury Duty & Bone Marrow & Organ Transplant
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Optional insurances including: Supplementary Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Travel & Identity Theft Protection
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Transportation Incentives
• Healthy Living reimbursements
• Employment counts towards eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness - information can be found at https://bit.ly/3XBG5s2

Requirements

• Possesses a basic level of written and verbal communications skills, computational and computer skills and mathematical knowledge at a level typically acquired through completion of a general studies high school program.
• Possesses specific knowledge and training in Human Resources, typically acquired during completion of a certificate or license program in Business, Human Resources, or a related field.

• Certification in Human Resources, such as PHR or SHRM-CP.
• Minimum 1-year prior experience working in Human Resources.
• Human Resources Information Systems, especially Paylocity.
• Zoom video conferencing software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software including Word, Outlook, Excel, Forms, PowerPoint, SharePoint.
• You’re the go-to person for colleagues & friends for being computer savvy with the ability to easily learn new systems.
• You excel at multi-tasking while performing a wide variety of tasks within a fast-paced environment.
• You are warm, caring & helpful when assisting staff & visitors.
• You portray respect & integrity, easily building rapport and positive relationships with employees.

Candidates with applicable experience or similar qualifications are encouraged to apply!

Unity Care NW has an Employee Health Program for the safety of our patients and staff. The program requires that all employees receive annual flu vaccines. UCNW also requires vaccination against COVID-19 as a vital public health measure that has truly been life-saving. We are proud of the leadership role we’ve played in protecting our community from this devastating virus.

Salary : $26 - $30