Human Resource Associate

Join a collaborative Human Resources team where your administrative expertise and people skills will help onboard new staff, support hospital operations, and shape a positive employee experience from day one. 

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Community-Centric: Pairing small town values with industry-leading standards, South Peninsula Hospital values and invests in our staff and deeply cares about our patients.
• Benefits: South Peninsula Hospital provides a competitive salary and industry-leading benefits, including Health/Dental/Vision Insurance with up to a $2000 HRA and generous PTO. Loan forgiveness and tuition reimbursement programs are available.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greets employees and visitors to the department promptly and in a courteous manner; answers incoming calls, sends and replies to emails, receives and handles faxes
• Coordinate the onboarding process for new employees, including document processing and assessments.
• Oversee the delivery of hospital-wide orientation and onboarding events.
• Manage the student program, facilitating communication with schools and guiding student onboarding.
• Perform general administrative duties including mail handling, invoicing, credit card reconciliation, and scheduling.
• Create marketing and communication materials for the department and maintain internal resources like the webpage and bulletin board.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED required; college education in HR, business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of general office experience, with strong organizational and clerical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) at an intermediate level.
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with HR systems, payroll, and applicant tracking systems (ATS) preferred.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities to support department operations and compliance tracking.
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods and perform routine office tasks.

ENVIRONMENT:

South Peninsula Hospital is a combined 22-bed critical access hospital and 28-bed long-term care Facility located on the southern end of the Kenai Peninsula. The position requires a moderate amount of walking, standing, and sitting. Typically, physical demands are light to moderate, with most work performed inside. This role is primarily office-based within a supportive Human Resources department in a healthcare setting. You’ll interact regularly with hospital staff, students, and external vendors in a fast-paced yet professional environment. Potential hazards include occasional exposure to confidential or sensitive employee information, requiring strict adherence to privacy protocols.