Under general supervision, the HR Assistant performs a broad range of human resources tasks related to verification of payroll, benefits, HRIS, employee relations, recruitment, hiring, safety and training. Initiates benefits paperwork, produces employee newsletter and assists in special projects. As a representative and team member of human resources, this position is expected to present oneself in a manner that reflects professionalism and ensures resident satisfaction. Full-time Monday- Friday 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM Pay: $22-26.50/hr, depending on experience Work Duties Manages the functions of employment records filing, team member benefits including health, retirement and long term care; and insures team member enrollment in these plans. Facilitates answers to questions regarding benefits. Investigates industrial injuries and processes all workers' compensation claims, maintains OSHA Log, provides injury report analysis. Produces monthly injured workers reports for Safety Committee and quarterly report for Risk Management Committee. Processes new hires and terminations timely, producing offer letters, scheduling fingerprints and pre-employment physicals. Ensures proper filing of all documents related to team member's employment. Supports the facilitation of FMLA and other leaves through the company's outside administrator. Tracks and monitors various human resources processes, including annual physicals, performance evaluations, and training, as needed. Maintains current authorized drivers list. Participates in New Hire Orientation and serves on committees as required. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education - Minimum AA degree with course work in business administration/human resources or related fields; Experience/ Training - At least three years of general office work with progressive and directly related experience or equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities; acquainted with State and Federal laws. Previous HR experience preferred