Human Resources Assistant

$41,600 - $42,848/Yr

BrightSpring Health Services - Valparaiso, IN

Full-time

Valparaiso, IN

Social Assistance

About the position

The Human Resources Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the HR department by managing various administrative tasks related to employee records, benefits administration, and payroll processing. This position is essential for ensuring that the organization has the right talent and that HR processes run smoothly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the new hire process, distributes exit interviews and tracks/monitors responses.
• Conducts background checks/investigations.
• Maintains up-to-date employment records and personnel files, processing personnel actions accurately and timely.
• Inputs employment information in the Human Resource Information System and retrieves historical data as needed.
• Maintains employee garnishment files, forwarding all received garnishment notices to the Resource Center.
• Provides support during the open enrollment process and serves as a benefits specialist for employee populations.
• Addresses benefits questions as needed and processes benefits changes in a timely manner.
• Conducts benefit audits and maintains benefits accrual information.
• Reviews Workers Compensation, analyzes injury reports, and ensures compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations.
• Assures proper authorization of payroll actions and validates payroll checks prior to distribution.
• Inputs employee work schedules into the workforce timekeeper system and inputs time records in a timely and efficient manner via the exceptions report.
• Maintains applicable records for state and federal reporting.
• Distributes exceptions reports to supervisors/managers and prepares management reports as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• One year of Human Resources/payroll/clerical experience preferred.
• One year of computer experience, including proficient use of spreadsheets and word processing preferred.
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.