Human Resource Specialist in Lakewood, Colorado at Ascent Health LLC

Human Resource Specialist

Job Description

About US

Ascent Health is a behavioral healthcare company that specializes in outpatient mental health and substance misuse treatment for adults in socioeconomically diverse populations. Ascent Health specializes in the provision of outpatient clinical services. Using empirically validated and evidence-based treatment, Ascent Health strives to ensure the highest level of care for our clients. Ascent’s mission is to positively affect change by offering clinical and educational services that assist in reducing adult offender recidivism.

Ascent is seeking individuals that are passionate about helping those that struggle with mental illness, substance misuse, homelessness, and forensically involved clientele. We are currently seeking a Human Resource Specialist to join our team!

Duties/Responsibilities

Under supervision of the Human Resource Manager, the HR Specialist engages in recruiting and screening of potential candidates to fill job vacancies, conducting onboarding and offboarding tasks, managing of HR files and employment records, and setting up new technological equipment for staff as needed. This includes ensuring training compliance of onboarding training and continuing education requirements. While also engaging in clerical work, such as data entry, filing, and record maintenance, the HR Specialist is also responsible for benefits administration and assisting in New Hire onboarding and trainings. In addition, HRS must maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws. This position also requires a thorough understanding of Ascents’ philosophy of treatment, core values, and an in-depth working knowledge of policy and procedures.

Required Skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced high-volume clinic

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to engage professionally with clientele, staff, and external collaborators

Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service orientation

Complex problem-solving abilities and solution-focused orientation

Effective time management and coordination skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Suites

Requirements/Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in a Human resources, business, or a related field, required.

1+ years of Clerical/Administrative experience, required

1+ years in HR experience, required.

Schedule: Monday- Friday : 7:00a – 4:00p IN PERSON

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.03-$26.44 / hour

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