Human Resource Assistant

Position Location

1 Remote position available. Must be a resident of Idaho or Wyoming.

About High Country Behavioral Health (HBCH)

Since 1986, our non-profit organization has been committed to providing rural communities in Wyoming and Idaho with affordable access to life-changing behavioral health services. Our team of licensed professionals are devoted to the application of therapeutic methods that enhance the lives and well-being of our clientele through counseling, case management, medication management and crisis services.

Position Overview

Under direction of the Human Resource Manager/Payroll Administrator, the Human Resource Assistant will perform administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the organization's human resource department. This is a part-time 20-25 hour a week position. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee and collect new-hire orientation paperwork for personnel files.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation. Including periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
• Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to HR Manager.
• Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records.
• Provides clerical support to the HR department.
• May assist with payroll functions, including processing, submitting retirement contributions, answering employee questions, and fixing processing errors.
• Acts as a liaison between the organization and external benefits providers and vendors, which may include health, disability, and retirement plan providers.
• Conducts or assists with new hire orientation.
• Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, holiday parties, and retirement celebrations.
• Assists in maintaining marketing strategies for recruitment and retention.

Candidate Qualifications and Experience

• High School Diploma, required.
• Associate's degree in a related field preferred.
• Prior related office experience.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment.
• Highly proficient with MS Office.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Exposure to community behavioral health/medical services.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll management, human resource information system (HRIS), and similar computer applications.

Benefits 

• Competitive Salary
• Retirement Contribution

FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL HR@HCBH.ORG.