HR Assistant (Interim) FT

Hanford Post Acute
Pay Range: $17.50–$18.00 per hour
Interim/Temporary Full-Time Position

Hanford Post Acute is seeking an organized, dependable, and professional Interim Human Resources Assistant to provide full-time support to our facility’s human resources and administrative operations.

This position assists with recruitment, onboarding, employee records, orientation, payroll support, benefits administration, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, approachable, and capable of handling confidential employee information with discretion.

• Assist with daily human resources and administrative functions.
• Support recruitment by posting openings, reviewing applications, coordinating interviews, and communicating with candidates.
• Assist with new-hire onboarding, orientation, and employment documentation.
• Verify that required licenses, certifications, background checks, health screenings, and employment documents are completed and current.
• Prepare and maintain accurate employee personnel files.
• Enter and update employee information in HR, payroll, scheduling, and related systems.
• Assist with timekeeping, payroll preparation, corrections, and employee payroll questions.
• Support benefit enrollment and provide employees with general benefit information.
• Track employee licenses, certifications, training, evaluations, and other compliance requirements.
• Maintain orientation, in-service education, and attendance records.
• Assist with scheduling pre-employment and ongoing employee health examinations and testing.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, correspondence, and other HR documents.
• Respond professionally to employee questions and direct complex matters to the appropriate supervisor.
• Assist with employment verifications and other authorized information requests.
• Support employee-engagement and recognition activities.
• Maintain office supplies and organized HR records.
• Participate in facility surveys and assist with preparing requested employee documentation.
• Protect employee and resident confidentiality, including personnel and protected health information.
• Follow all facility policies and applicable employment regulations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Administrator or supervisor.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous administrative, clerical, human resources, payroll, or healthcare experience preferred.
• Skilled nursing or long-term care experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of onboarding, personnel-file maintenance, payroll, and basic HR practices preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Experience with Workday or another human resources information system is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and customer-service skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality.
• Dependable attendance and a cooperative, team-oriented attitude are required.

This position requires prolonged computer use and regular sitting, standing, walking, speaking, reading, and hearing. Frequent use of office equipment—including telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and calculators—is required.

The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds and may be required to assist during emergency situations. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

The Human Resources Assistant works primarily in an administrative office within a skilled nursing facility. The noise level is generally low to moderate, with regular interaction with employees, applicants, residents, families, and visitors.

• Competitive pay of $17.50–$18.00 per hour
• Full-time interim opportunity
• Valuable experience in healthcare human resources
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment
• Training and professional-development opportunities
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on employees and resident care

Benefit eligibility may vary based on the temporary or interim nature of the position and facility policy.

Hanford Post Acute is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.

Apply today and bring your organization, professionalism, and people-focused approach to Hanford Post Acute!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.