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, Behavioral Healthcare (Substance Use Disorder Treatment).

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

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What You’ll Do

The Human Resources Assistant provides day-to-day administrative support to the HR team and serves as a professional point of contact for employees, applicants, and managers. This is an entry-level, hands-on HR role focused on accurate record-keeping, onboarding/offboarding, recruitment support, compliance tracking, and routine HR processes.

• Provide administrative support to the Human Resources Department (paperwork processing, correspondence, routine inquiries)
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper employee records, personnel files, and employment documentation
• Perform high-volume data entry and maintain HRIS records, trackers, and reports
• Assist with employee file audits and monitor licenses, certifications, training, and other compliance items
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes (pre-employment checks, I-9/eligibility verification, new hire materials, orientation scheduling, separation documentation, system updates)
• Support recruitment administration: post jobs, manage applicant communications, schedule interviews, prepare offer paperwork, and assist at recruitment events
• Respond to routine employee and manager questions and route complex issues to appropriate HR staff
• Complete employment verifications and assist with unemployment-related paperwork per established procedures
• Support benefits, leave, payroll, and basic employee-relations administration under HR direction
• Help prepare HR reports, support department communications, recognition activities, and special projects as assigned
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and organizational information
• Collaborate with Payroll and other departments to resolve routine data or system discrepancies
• Follow Confidential Client’s procedures, policies, and required training; represent the client’s service-oriented culture

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Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

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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 preferred
• Prior administrative, customer service, office, or HR internship experience preferred but not required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required; familiarity with HRIS, ATS, payroll or learning systems preferred
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with sensitive data
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks, follow processes, meet deadlines, and escalate appropriately
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Customer-service mindset and willingness to learn new systems and HR processes
• Awareness and sensitivity to addiction, socioeconomic differences, and cultural considerations

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay: $20.00 to $23.00 per hour (actual pay depends on experience, credentials, and other job-related factors)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid Time Off (increases after 1 year)
• Paid holidays, including a multicultural holiday
• 401(k) with employer match
• Free meals when working on the Canaan campus
• Monthly $75 wellness reimbursement

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Health & Safety

Our client strongly prefers employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (including regularly scheduled boosters) and the seasonal flu as recommended by the CDC. Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable law.

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About the Client

Confidential Client is a behavioral healthcare organization focused on providing high-quality substance use disorder treatment and support services. The organization values innovation, a client-centered culture, and delivering Best-in-Class service across clinical and support functions.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.