About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, HR & Recruitment.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Human Resources Assistant (contract, full-time) to provide day-to-day administrative support across HR operations. This role is ideal for an organized, detail-oriented candidate who is comfortable with data entry, confidential recordkeeping, and coordinating onboarding and recruitment activities.

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Schedule & employment type

Confidential Client is hiring for a contract, full-time position.

• Typical schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Location: Canaan, CT
• Pay: $20.00 – $23.00 per hour (range shown; actual pay depends on experience and related factors)

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What You’ll Do

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR team: process paperwork, prepare correspondence, and respond to routine inquiries.
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper personnel files and employment documentation to meet federal, state, and accreditation requirements.
• Perform heavy data entry and maintain HRIS records, trackers, and reports.
• Assist with employee file audits and track licenses, certifications, trainings, and compliance documentation.
• Support onboarding and offboarding (pre-employment checks, I-9 processing, orientation scheduling, system updates).
• Support recruitment activities: post openings, track applicants, schedule interviews, communicate with candidates, and assist with offer documentation.
• Respond to routine employee and manager questions by providing approved information or routing to HR team members.
• Complete employment verification requests and assist with unemployment documentation as needed.
• Support routine benefits, leave, payroll, and employee-relations administration under HR direction.
• Assist with HR reports, internal communications, recognition activities, meetings, and other HR projects.
• Work collaboratively with Payroll and other departments to resolve data or system discrepancies.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.
• Follow Confidential Client policies, procedures, and required trainings.

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Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field is preferred.
• Prior administrative, customer service, office, or HR internship experience preferred but not required.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); familiarity with HRIS, applicant tracking, payroll, or LMS is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a customer-service orientation.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, follow processes, meet deadlines, and escalate issues appropriately.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Awareness and sensitivity to addiction, socioeconomic differences, and cultural considerations.

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Compensation

• Base pay: $20.00 — $23.00 per hour. Actual pay is determined based on skills, education, experience, credentials, and other job-related factors.

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Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off (increases after 1 year)
• Paid holidays including a Multicultural Holiday
• 401(k) with employer match
• Free meals while working on the Canaan campus
• Monthly $75 wellness reimbursement to support self-care and avoid burnout

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About the Confidential Client

Confidential Client is a growing behavioral healthcare provider focused on delivering Best-in-Class service to clients. The organization values innovation, high standards of care, and a collaborative workforce. Employees at all levels contribute to the mission of supporting recovery and well-being.

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Additional information

• This posting reflects a preference that employees be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and flu as recommended by the CDC; this is an employer preference and may be subject to applicable laws and exemptions.
• Confidential Client is committed to a safe, productive, and inclusive workplace.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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