The Human Resources Assistant (HR Assistant) will perform administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the Human Resources Department. The HR Assistant provides aid for all general human resources questions, benefit issues, orientation, resolution of payroll discrepancies and interpretation of human resources policies and procedures. Together with the entire team at Channing House, your role contributes to promoting a healthy and vibrant home for our residents.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will be responsible for, but not limited to the following essential duties and responsibilities:

Administrative Responsibilities – 90% of job duties

• Provides day to day general Human Resources support to employees and management staff. Answer FAQs related to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, and etc. Appropriately refers more complex questions to senior-level HR staff or management
• Conducts new employee orientation sessions and all new hire paperwork processing.
• Creates and maintains employee personnel, medical, and benefit files; maintains branch I-9 files in accordance with company policies and legal
• Maintain electronic and paper agency files
• Track benefits eligibility, annual Physical/TB/Vaccination requirements, and referral bonus distribution
• Maintain records and purchases of employee parking permits
• Conduct monthly audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately
• Assist with recruitment and ensure pre-employment screenings transpire in a timely manner
• Perform final check requests for separations, compile required notices and tasks, complete check requests.
• Assist with basic ADP changes, ensure compliance posters, employee communication, and open positions are updated in employee locations.
• Support the planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, on-boarding, staff meetings, birthday events, offsite events, and the annual holiday party.
• Performs other duties as assigned. (ex: ADP data base clean-up project)

Upholding Company Standards – 10% of job duties:

• Establish and maintain effective team relationships with fellow staff; apply effective communication and listening skills
• Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions with all residents, colleagues, clients, vendors, and members of the public
• Provide a supportive and caring environment to meet the needs of residents as individuals and as members of a shared community
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, safety, and compliance practices, and business ethics codes.

• 2-4 years of human resource experience
• Equivalent combination of education and experience welcomed

• High School diploma, GED
• Some college or business classes desirable

• Position requires clean CA driving record
  

Channing House Diversity Statement:

Channing House is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on an individual's race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Channing House is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.