HR Assistant

Job Overview and Compensation

This role supports the organization's objectives and commitment to values at Pikes Peak Post Acute. The pay range for this position is $19 to $21 per hour, depending on your experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401k matching.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow schedules and instructions from supervisors in accordance with established company policies and procedures.
• Maintain strict confidentiality, collaborate effectively within a team, and be a proactive self-starter focused on results.
• Help organize new employee orientation covering topics such as care philosophy, resident rights, safety, infection control, and facility policies.
• Stay informed about legal requirements and government regulations related to human resources ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and reporting.
• Assist in recruitment and onboarding activities including candidate screening, interviews, and scheduling.
• Perform accurate data entry of relevant HR information.
• Compile information and prepare reports on various human resource matters as necessary.
• Update and maintain employment records concerning hiring, transfers, promotions, and terminations.
• Administer benefits programs encompassing life, health, dental, and disability insurance, pension plans, vacation, sick leave, leaves of absence, and employee assistance initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Risk Manager on complex HR and workers’ compensation cases.
• Schedule and ensure timely posting of employee in-services.
• Keep accurate records of orientation and in-service attendance for all employees.
• Support coordination of the safety program and schedule health examinations and testing for new and existing employees as directed.
• Document and manage required fire and internal disaster drills.
• Maintain courteous, cooperative communication with staff, residents, and the public, promoting positive public relations for the facility.
• Advertise vacant facility positions as requested.
• Respond to inquiries by providing accurate information and assistance.
• Contribute towards team objectives and related tasks as needed.
• Maintain regular attendance and reliability.
• Assist with payroll duties including processing and monitoring garnishments and payroll transactions.
• Participate in facility surveys and foster good relationships among departments and personnel.
• Record incidents and accidents according to established policies and procedures.
• Protect resident health information confidentiality and promptly report violations.
• Perform additional duties assigned by supervisor, Director of Nursing (DON), or Administrator as appropriate.
• Ensure precise and timely processing of payroll transactions.
• Approve employee payroll data changes such as exemptions, insurance, deductions, job titles, and department transfers.
• Responsible for paycheck production and electronic fund transfers.
• Compile reports summarizing earnings, taxes, deductions, leaves, disability, and non-taxable income.
• Process manual and termination payroll checks within required timeframes.
• Approve calculations involving various employee and employer payroll liabilities including income taxes, social security, unemployment, and workers' compensation.
• Monitor sick leave and vacation accruals.
• Handle employment verification processing and completion.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pikes Peak Post Acute is an employer that values diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.