Human Resources Assistant
- Military veterans preferred
2025-07-16 The Village for Families and Children
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Hartford Connecticut 06105 United States
The Village for Families and Children
Job Tracking ID: Job Tracking ID: 512620-900282 Job Location: Hartford, CT Job Level: Job Level: Entry Level (less than 2 years) Level of Education: High School/GED Job Type: Full-Time/Regular Years of Experience: Years of Experience: Up to 2 Years Starting Date: Starting Date: ASAP Salary: Salary: 21.00 Work Hours: Work Hours: Full time 40 hours
Job Description
Starting hourly rate of pay: $21.00
Our Mission:
The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission “to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children” by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services for children, adults and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.
Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for four consecutive years with national distinction for workplace culture and diversity, equity and inclusion practices, you can be sure you’re joining an organization that’s just as committed to your success as we are to those we serve.
https://thevillage.org/careers/
JOB SUMMARY
Under the guidance of the HR Director, the HR Assistant will support the HR Department by completing a variety of administrative tasks to assist daily operations in the Human Resources Department.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
HR file maintenance, including, but not limited to, file composition, auditing, terming/archiving, and general file maintenance.
Data entry and administrative changes in HRIS and/or other applicable systems.
Completes employment verifications.
Assists with Onboarding, including, but not limited to, (electronic) file composition, appliable dissemination of policies/processes, letters, job descriptions, etc.
Badge administration.
Assists with audits.
Fingerprint file assistance and maintenance
Completes, runs, follows-up and maintains applicable reports, such as, but not limited to, driving/PSL checks, licensure, mandatory trainings, 30-day orientation, 6-month evaluation, etc., as needed.
Completes department expense coding sheets for review and approval.
Designated assistant to HR Onboarding Lead.
I9 compliance/verification.
Completes in-person HR mail sorting (scanning).
Assistance with employee relations when designated.
May assist with recruitment and posting efforts.
Other duties and projects as assigned.
Experience and Skills
EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED required
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in an administrative capacity. An internship in HR may be substituted for experience.
Basic knowledge of principles and practices of HR/personnel administration.
Proven capability to multitask and “switch gears”.
File management.
Ability to multitask and switch priorities as needed/designated. Understands the everchanging HR environment and accepts new projects/tasks when designated.
HRIS experience (various systems) - preferred
ATS experience preferred.
Effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills including a helpful and friendly demeanor focused on customer service.
Proficient in Microsoft Suite and other applicable electronic office systems
High level of accuracy and confidentiality.
Ability to organize and prioritize work, consistently meet deadlines.
Job Benefits
As a Village employee, you should feel confident that your health and well-being is one of our highest priorities.
We offer eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive, flexible benefits.
The Village for Families and Children is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
