Human Resource (HR) Assistant in Astoria, Oregon at Columbia Memorial Hospital

ELIGIBLE FOR CMH EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS: PRIORITY RECRUITMENT

The Human Resource Assistant will perform administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the organization's human resource department.

Responsibilities of the HR Assistant include the following:
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation.
• Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management.
• Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records.
• Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
• Provides clerical support to the HR department.
• 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, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements
• Knowledge of/Skill/Ability to:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to triage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn human resource information system (HRIS), applicant tracking system (ATS) and similar computer applications.

License/Certification
• N/A

Education and/or Experience
• Associate’s degree in related field preferred.
• Prior related office experience preferred.
• Experience in health care setting preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment Conditions / ADA Compliance
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.

About Us

Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH) is located in the beautiful and historic town of Astoria, Oregon, where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean. At CMH, we are committed to providing person-centered care to our patients and Caregivers. We are a full-service, 25-bed, critical access, not-for-profit, Level IV trauma, Planetree Certified, hospital which includes a robust Medical Group.

As a Planetree Hospital, CMH has developed dynamic and focused efforts to involve the perspective of patients, family members and staff to increase person-centered care throughout our organization. We value compassionate, courteous and respectful interactions, patient and family involvement in care planning to include the patient’s goals and preferences, healing design of spaces, community health and a strategic plan that emphasizes person-centered care for the patient and caregiver alike.

Astoria and the Pacific Northwest has something for everyone to enjoy including living history, outdoor adventures, culinary experiences, beautiful scenery and so much more. To learn more about CMH and our amazing location, please visit:

www.columbiamemorial.org

www.travelastoria.com

www.planetree.org