Job Description: Human Resources Assistant
Reports To: Director of Human Resources/Payroll
Job Summary: Have overall responsibility for the HR and Programmatic Compliance functions as it relates to all staff, including employee relations, compensation and benefits administration, development, implementation as well as administration of Odyssey’s human resources programs, employment policies, personnel record-keeping, workers compensation and safety issues, training and workforce development and compliance with HR laws and regulations.
Essential Functions:
- Prepares and maintain accurate personnel records, files and reports.
- Manages reporting on Licensure, PPD, Outstanding Documentation and Annual In-Service Training
- Communicates effectively, verbally and written, to all levels of staff and management, outside officials and agencies, expressing ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
- Compiles HR data and analyzes complex information, researches and develops solutions to complex issues.
- Advises on employment statues, rules, regulations and policies affecting staff.
- Assists in development and implementation of human resources programs and policies and periodically assists in updating policies and employee handbooks and benefit packages.
- Maintains all personnel files, records, background investigation results and other personnel records and ensures Odyssey is in compliance with all laws and regulations and demonstrates “best practices” in regard to personnel information management.
- Assists in handling of employment-related inquiries, such as employment verification requests and unemployment compensation inquiries and proceedings.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Human Resources/Payroll.
Job Description: Human Resources Assistant
Reports To: Director of Human Resources/Payroll
Job Summary: Have overall responsibility for the HR and Programmatic Compliance functions as it relates to all staff, including employee relations, compensation and benefits administration, development, implementation as well as administration of Odyssey’s human resources programs, employment policies, personnel record-keeping, workers compensation and safety issues, training and workforce development and compliance with HR laws and regulations.
Essential Functions:
- Prepares and maintain accurate personnel records, files and reports.
- Manages reporting on Licensure, PPD, Outstanding Documentation and Annual In-Service Training
- Communicates effectively, verbally and written, to all levels of staff and management, outside officials and agencies, expressing ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
- Compiles HR data and analyzes complex information, researches and develops solutions to complex issues.
- Advises on employment statues, rules, regulations and policies affecting staff.
- Assists in development and implementation of human resources programs and policies and periodically assists in updating policies and employee handbooks and benefit packages.
- Maintains all personnel files, records, background investigation results and other personnel records and ensures Odyssey is in compliance with all laws and regulations and demonstrates “best practices” in regard to personnel information management.
- Assists in handling of employment-related inquiries, such as employment verification requests and unemployment compensation inquiries and proceedings.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Human Resources/Payroll.
Qualifications:
- Basic computer skills, including MS Outlook, EXCEL and Word.
- Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, to a diverse audience as well as excellent interpersonal skills.
- Able to work effectively, professionally and tactfully with Odyssey’s diverse workforce, senior staff, outside companies and public agencies.
- Demonstrate the highest level of ethical behavior.
- Study and apply new information, and take initiative.
- Excellent time management
- Ability to exercise excellent judgment when making decisions independently.
- Ability to hold the highest degree of confidentiality with all sensitive information.
- Willingness to further education as required.
- Ability to work a scheduled shift and be flexible as needed to meet the needs of the company.
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
Skills Required
- Basic computer skills, including MS Outlook, Excel, and Word
- Effective verbal and written communication to diverse audiences
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work professionally with diverse workforce and external agencies
- High level of ethical behavior
- Ability to learn and apply new information and take initiative
- Excellent time management
- Ability to exercise excellent judgment and make independent decisions
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive information
- Willingness to pursue further education as required
- Ability to work a scheduled shift and be flexible as needed
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
What We Do
Odyssey Rehabilitation provides comprehensive rehabilitation department management, focusing on getting residents back to active living. The company offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy services under contract arrangements, primarily serving the senior population in nursing facilities and hospitals, as well as providing outpatient care. Their mission is to integrate with facilities to provide exceptional patient care and restore functioning after illness or trauma.
