Human Resources Assistant

This is a remote position.

Full Job Description:

About us

Harc was founded in 1951 by visionary parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who recognized their children’s worth and value to society. These parents became fierce advocates, fighting against exclusion, isolation, discrimination, lack of opportunity, unemployment, and low expectations for disabled individuals. Their grassroots efforts forged lasting partnerships with generous individuals, foundations, corporations, and community leaders, raising the funds and awareness necessary to create life-changing programs.

Advocacy efforts and community-based services guide the people we support along the path toward building fulfilling lives of inclusion and meaning. Harc’s services begin at birth and continue throughout the lifespan, offering a range of support, enrichment, employment, and residential services across Greater Hartford.


Job Summary

We are looking for a reliable and organized HR Assistant to support our human resources department in day-to-day administrative and operational functions. You will act as the first point of contact for employee-related inquiries, maintain personnel records, assist with recruitment, and help coordinate the onboarding and offboarding processes.


Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment Support: Post job openings on job boards and social media, screen resumes, coordinate interview schedules, and assist with reference and background checks.

• Onboarding & Offboarding: Prepare new hire paperwork, coordinate equipment and workspace setup, conduct orientations, and process exit interview documentation.

• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, up-to-date physical and digital employee files, contracts, and compliance records in the HRIS.

• Benefits & Payroll Support: Assist with processing payroll data, tracking PTO/sick leave, and managing employee benefit enrollments or changes.

• Employee Relations & Inquiries: Answer day-to-day employee questions regarding HR policies, benefits, and procedures, escalating complex issues to the HR Manager.

• Administrative Duties: Draft HR correspondence, schedule team meetings, compile reports, and support special HR projects or events.

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour (Pay level dependent on candidate's relevant experience/training and work performance.)

Job Type: Full-time/ Part-time/ Contract/ Temporary (Optional)

Expected hours: 20-40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Job location: Work from Home

Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
  
• Experience: 1–3 years of experience in an HR or administrative support role.
  
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and working knowledge of HRIS or ATS software (e.g., Paylocity, Workday, etc.).
  
• Knowledge: Familiarity with basic labor laws, HR practices, and confidentiality standards.
  
• Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, acute attention to detail, and strong time-management capabilities.
  

Benefits

Benefits:
--Competitive salary and benefits package.
--Opportunities for professional development and certification.
--Collaborative and supportive work environment.
--401(k)
--Health insurance
--Paid time off