Human Resources Associate (HR Associate)

Job Description:Job Title: Human Resources Associate (HRA)

Location: Kirksville, MO

Department: People and Culture - Human Resources

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.Job Summary:

Are you a proactive and customer-focused individual with a passion for supporting human resources initiatives?Join our team as a Human Resources Associate! As an HRA, you'll play a key role in providing administrative support to our HR Department while delivering excellent customer service to associates seeking guidance. This position involves responsibilities such as conducting new-hire orientation, coordinating various HR programs, and maintaining personnel files. Our ideal candidate is detail-oriented, has strong communication skills, and thrives in a collaborative environment.Position Perks and Benefits:

29 Days of PTO

Competitive Pay

Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment eligibility requirements

Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, and more

Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan - up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees

Company-paid basic life insurance

Emergency Medical Leave Program

Flexible Spending Accounts - healthcare and dependent child-care

Health and Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Program

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative Support:Provide administrative support to the Human Resources Team, working closely with HR Partners and the Director of Human Resources to achieve departmental goals and initiatives.

New-Hire Orientation:Conduct New-Hire Orientation for staff in assigned region(s); communicate, interact, and present to various large groups.

HRIS Data Management:Assist with approving data entries/processes and enter information into the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) as needed.

Associate Gift Coordination:Coordinate associate gifts according to company policy for staff in assigned regions.

ID Badge Creation:Create photo identification badges for staff using ID badge software.

Email Account Monitoring:Serve as backup for monitoring the HR email account, addressing requests as needed.

Personnel Filing:Complete all personnel filing, including medical filing and creating new associate files.

Background Check Requirements:Manage ongoing background check requirements for staff and assistance with audits of personnel files.

Employment Verification:Complete employment and income verification requests timely.

Unemployment Protests:Respond to unemployment protests by gathering necessary information for accurate submission.

Document Scanning:Scan HR documents to ensure that files are up-to-date for associates and contractors/students/volunteers.

HR Events Assistance:Assist in organizing and participating in HR events such as recruitment and wellness fairs.

Professional Representation:Present a professional image by courteously greeting visitors to the HR department.

Miscellaneous Duties:Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to take initiative in completing projects/assignments.

Exceptional knowledge and skill in general office principles and practices.

Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Thoroughly skilled in accuracy and highly detail-oriented.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Team-oriented approach.

Proficient in common word processing, spreadsheet, and web-based applications.

Ability to handle information confidentially.

Excellent customer service with a positive attitude.

Experience and Education Qualifications:

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent (required)

Two (2) years of administrativ experience (required)

One (1) year of human resources experience (preferred)

Supervisory Requirements:

N/AEmployment Requirements:

Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, and abuse/neglect.

Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.

All training requirements including Relias Learning at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.

Physical Requirements:

ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other criteria are met.

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.Brightli is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.