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Ices Inc Human Resources Assistant in Naugatuck, Connecticut
Founded in 1998, ICES Inc. is a human services company serving individuals with cognitive disorders, mental illness, and those on the autistic spectrum. Our caring human service professionals focus on the individuals’ personal strengths to make the most of valuable community resources while promoting respect and dignity of all. We serve individuals in private residences, respite facilities emergency placements, community work sites, training centers, supervised living arrangements, and our own state-licensed group homes.
High Level Job Description:
Under the direction of the Director of Human Resources, the Human Resource Assistant will perform administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the organization’s Human Resources department.
The Human Resources Assistant will provide HR support to both ICES, Inc, and CTS employees, in all locations. To be successful in this role, the incumbent must be a professional able to work with multiple priorities, be flexible, want to learn and enable our team members to be their best. This position may require interoffice travel.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Job Responsibilities:
Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation within the Company’s HRIS
Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate HR team member
Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records contained in the Company’s HRIS
Provides clerical support to the HR department including scheduling meetings, mailing of documents, checking for and distributing incoming mail, ownership of the HR Department email and voicemail accounts
Processes employment verifications received from outside employers or background screening vendors
Conducts or assists Recruitment Specialist with new hire orientation including issuing of employee badges and securing other credentials as needed
Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, open house/job fairs etc.
Performs other duties as assigned
Competencies / Skills Required:
Strong organization skills
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Initiative / results oriented
Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills
Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality
Professionalism
Analytical skills
Resourcefulness
Understanding of local, state, and federal laws
Process and procedure documenting skills
Strong presentation skills
Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED required, associate’s degree in related field preferred
Minimum of 1-2 years administrative/clerical office experience required
Proficient with Microsoft Office 365
Human resources experience a plus