For over 30 years, Gersh Autism has empowered students on the autism spectrum to reach their full potential. Serving individuals aged 5-21 across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, our network of K-12 schools provides personalized education tailored to each student’s unique learning style. We offer comprehensive therapeutic services—speech, physical, occupational therapy, and more—along with vocational training for older students. Our dedicated team collaborates with families to ensure academic, social, and emotional growth, preparing students for success beyond the classroom.
At Gersh Autism, we are committed to helping individuals on the autism spectrum lead fulfilling, independent lives.
We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Human Resource Assistant to join our team and support our mission. This role requires strong technical skills, excellent organizational ability, and a can-do attitude. You will be the first point of contact for employees, providing HR support, resolving day-to-day questions while fostering a positive workplace environment.
In addition to core HR responsibilities, this role includes supporting employee benefits and HRIS processes, requiring a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
HR Support
- Act as the first point of contact for employee inquiries, providing timely and professional HR support.
- Manage day-to-day HR questions related to policies, benefits, employee relations, and other HR processes.
- Conduct new hire orientation sessions.
- Maintain and update employee records in HR databases and systems.
- Time and attendance management.
- Provide administrative support, including preparing reports and HR documents using Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
- Ensure HR practices are consistent with organizational values and legal standards.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits Support
- Serve as a resource for employees on benefit-related questions, enrollment, and issue resolution.
- Help prepare and distribute employee benefit communications and updates.
- Maintain accurate benefits records and ensure data integrity in HRIS systems.
HRIS Support
- Process employment verification requests.
- Monitor and manage attendance points, review attendance reports, and coordinate necessary adjustments in accordance with school leadership and company policies.
- Prepare HR reports, audit employee data, identify discrepancies, and ensure the accuracy of HRIS records.
- Coordinate pre-employment administrative tasks, track required documentation, and support the completion of onboarding requirements for new hires.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
- 1-3 years of experience in HR support.
- Strong technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
- Hyper attention to detail with proven accuracy in managing employee files and data.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- High ability to multitask.
- Prior experience with LOA processes, unemployment claims, and benefits preferred.
- Experience with working in multiple HRIS systems.
- Positive, can-do attitude with flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
- Full-time, Monday through Friday, 9-5
- Must be able to work late / weekends, if needed
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to keep students safe from themselves and others and, in some cases, may need to implement CPI (therapeutic holds) procedures.
- Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and, in some cases, be able to lift a child.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout the workday
- Ability to lift (at least 50-65 pounds), assist, and/or physically support students, which may include lifting or guiding students of varying sizes
- Ability to physically intervene when required to ensure safety (per CPI training)
- Ability to remove oneself and/or others from unsafe situations quickly
- Ability to maintain attention and focus in a dynamic, high-stimulation environment
- Ability to multi-task and shift priorities quickly
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making, particularly in high-pressure or safety-sensitive situations
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain professional relationships
- Ability to perform duties under stress, including during behavioral escalations
Benefits for Full Time Employees
Gersh Autism offers a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive health and retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment committed to your personal and professional growth.
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k matching)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Training & Development
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- 1-3 years of experience in HR support
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in managing employee files and data
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Ability to multitask
- Prior experience with leave of absence processes, unemployment claims, and benefits
- Experience working with multiple HRIS systems
- Ability to work late or weekends when needed
- Ability to lift 50-65 pounds and physically support students when required
- Ability to implement CPI therapeutic holds and intervene in unsafe situations when required
What We Do
Gersh Autism is an organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. It provides customized education, therapy, independent-living, life-plan-management, and vocational-training programs and services, serving children and young people through its schools and broader support offerings. Its mission is to empower people on the spectrum to thrive through individualized opportunities tailored to their needs.
