Human Resources Assistant

Job Title: Human Resources Assistant
Department: Human Resources
 
Job Summary

The Human Resources Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the HR department. This position is ideal for someone looking to grow in Human Resources while developing technical and analytical skills. The HR Assistant will help manage employee records, assist with onboarding and compliance documentation, and support reporting and tracking through Excel tools and HR systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Candidates must be able to complete the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and must meet all mandatory qualifications.  

• Provide daily administrative support to the HR and Recruiting teams.
• Maintain employee files, records, and documentation in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Assist with new hire onboarding, including preparing packets, verifying forms, and coordinating with onboarding staff.
• Track pre-employment and orientation dates in HR systems and spreadsheets.
• Support the Employment Manager with data entry, reporting, and recruitment tracking.
• Generate and update Excel reports (requisition tracking, hiring metrics, and onboarding status).
• Use tools such as Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP to organize and analyze HR data (preferred).
• Assist in maintaining accurate employee information in HR software (e.g., ADP, Excel trackers).
• Respond to internal inquiries or redirect them to the appropriate HR staff member.
• Support HR projects such as audits, compliance reviews, and special initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information at all times.

Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 1–2 years of administrative or HR-related experience preferred 
• Familiarity with HR systems (e.g. ADP a plus.)

Skills and Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional, friendly, and approachable demeanor.
• Strong Excel and data entry skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

Working Conditions

• Standard office setting with frequent computer use.
• May require occasional lifting of files or materials up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

All candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that reasonable accommodations be made for qualified individuals to help perform the essential functions of the position.  

South Central Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.