General Summary

The Human Resources Assistant will assist with implementing and administering human resources programs, policies, and practices.

The Human Resources Assistant will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

The Human Resources Assistant will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, & Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Principal Responsibilities

The Human Resources Assistant:

1. Responsible for all day to day activities related to SRAlab uniforms. This will include ordering, distribution of uniforms to new hires and existing employees, addressing employee uniform questions and issues, managing uniform inventory, and organizing the uniform storage area. Meets with employees to provide uniform fittings, and performs administrative tasks and data entry to track all uniform orders.
2. Provides coverage for HR front desk during regular staff member lunch breaks and / or vacation periods.
3. Manages scanning of documents to electronic employee personnel files. Scans and files employee documents according to file management guidelines.
4. Responds to basic employee questions and concerns as needed, using knowledge of HR policies and procedures to help resolve employee concerns and questions. Includes area specialist or Senior HR Representative and Directors as needed, to insure employees receive accurate information
5. Provides administrative support for new hire orientation, HRIS and Human Resources compliance.
6. Assists in facilitation of ongoing training sessions on a variety of HR related topics.
7. Monitors and collects documents to ensure compliance to relevant company policies and legal requirements, conducting audits as appropriate.
8. Assists benefit function as needed, during new hire orientation and open enrollment period.
9. Assists recruiting function as needed.
10. Participates in HR related projects and initiatives as needed.
11. Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Reporting Relationships

1. Reports directly to relevant Human Resources Director
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

1. One to two years of college or other post high school training or equivalent experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
2. Ability to recommend and advocate for appropriate human resource decisions with internal and external clients.
3. Able to promote an appreciation of, and sensitivity to, the diversity of individuals involved in situations and how that diversity may affect behavior.
4. Demonstrates effective time management skills, meeting deadlines while managing multiple priorities.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of when to escalate and/or seek advice when appropriate.
6. Demonstrates good judgment in identifying situations requiring negotiations and problem solving.
7. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, active listening and persuasive negotiation skills and diplomacy with all levels of an organization.
8. Must possess excellent analytical and planning skills.
9. Demonstrates effective presentation and facilitation skills.
10. Demonstrates group cohesiveness and collaborates well with others.
11. Required to lift, carry, & move boxes weighing up to 50 pounds.
    1. 35 – 50 pound lifting requirement-occasionally
    2. 20 – 34 pound – frequently
    3. 0-19 pound – frequently.
12. Ability to push/pull carts, shelving units and clothes racks.
13. Ability to reach above shoulders and bend to access different level storage shelving.
14. Standing and walking up to 3 hours and sitting up to 4 hours.
15. Frequent bending and occasional squatting required.
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Working Conditions

Environment varies from normal office environment to uniform storage area.  The uniform storage may have moderate temperature variations with exposure to dust and confined work spaces.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

SRAlab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.