Human Resources Assistant

at  Lake Charles Memorial Health System

The Human Resources Assistant acts as a team player, supports and understands all HR functions and assists as needed in accordance with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital policies and mission. The HR Assistant provides administrative and technical human resources assistance to the department.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• High school graduate, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• One to three years of prior HR experience required
• Adaptable/flexible and self-directed with the ability to manage time and other resources wisely.
• Must have the ability to work efficiently with other organizational team members.
• Excellent computer skills must be proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Savvy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Assists and greets all visitors to the Human Resources Department in a positive and professional manner.
• Directs visitors to the appropriate areas within the company.
• Provides excellent customer service to all visitors.
• Coordinates visitor/employee badge access and maintains database of all badges.
• Maintains professional licensure records.
• Answers and screens incoming telephone calls, determines purpose of callers, and forwards to the appropriate Human Resources team member.
• Ensure that information such as tax withholdings and direct deposit information are entered into the HR system accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assists all areas of Human Resources with data entry as required.
• Processes invoices and check requests.
• Maintains employee personnel files in line with company policies and government regulations and ensures documents are filed promptly and accurately.
• Retains records in line with company record retention requirements.
• Provide backup support for other HR Staff.
• Assists other staff with document storage, filing, and other special projects.
• Sorts and distributes mail daily.
• Other duties as required.