Job Title: HR Administrative Assistant/Recruiter

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented HR Administrative Assistant to join our dynamic human resources team. The ideal candidate will support various HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, and administrative tasks, while ensuring a positive experience for all candidates and employees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the recruitment process, including posting job openings, screening resumes, and working with hiring managers to determine staffing needs and candidate requirements.
• Maintain and update candidate databases and HR records.
• Support the onboarding process for new hires, including preparing orientation materials and conducting orientation sessions.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies and procedures.
• Assist in organizing and maintaining HR documentation and files.
• Collaborate with team members to improve recruitment strategies and processes.
• Provide administrative support to the Human Resources Team.
• Participate in HR projects and initiatives as needed.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in HR or recruitment is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and HR software.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

About Riverbend:

Riverbend is a private, nonprofit organization providing specialized behavioral health services in central New Hampshire. We use evidence-based models of treatment to guide all of our work and we strongly believe in the power of resilience and recovery. We provide educational programming to increase behavioral health literacy and we strongly support efforts to reduce stigma.

Benefits:

Our employees are our most valuable asset, that's why at Riverbend we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance.

Stay Healthy

• Medical, Prescription, Dental Care and Vision
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending

Feeling Secure

• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Work/Life Balance

• Earned Time (4 weeks in first year)
• Extended Illness Leave
• EAP
• Additional Benefits

If you are passionate about human resources and are looking to make a significant impact within our organization, we encourage you to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required; college degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle or access to a reasonable alternative is required.
• Two years of human resources experience preferred.
• Experience utilizing Paylocity or other HRIS system preferred.
• Strong technical skills with Microsoft products are required.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with attention to detail is required.
• Comfort level with presenting to small and large groups of staff is required.

Other Duties:

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Other knowledge, skills and abilities:

Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Individuals must possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without the aid of mechanical devices, to safely perform the essential functions of the job.

• Ability to read, write and communicate fluently in the English language is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with the public utilizing excellent customer service skills is required.
• The ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality is required.
• The ability to engage staff, clients and visitors with respect to cultural and linguistic differences is required.
• The ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints is required.
• The ability to endure periods of heavy workload or excessive stress is required.
• The ability to work with frequent interruptions and respond appropriately to unexpected situations is required.
• The ability to make judgments in the analysis of facts and conditions regarding individual problems to determine what actions should be taken, within the limits of standard practice is required.
• The ability to articulate information, news or ideas objectively is required.
• The ability to maintain open communication promoting an atmosphere of cooperation and professionalism is required.
• The ability to utilize active listening techniques to make a conscious effort to understand what people are really saying is required.
• The ability to maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures is required.
• Strong mathematical and technical skills are required.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with attention to detail is required.
• Comfort level with presenting to small and large groups of staff is required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to safely and successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear.
• The employee must have the ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

Travel:

Local travel to various work sites, vendor offices, event locations, state agencies, or other locations necessitated by job duties is required.