Description

We are offering a short term contract employment opportunity for a Human Resources (HR) Assistant in Wallingford, Connecticut. This role is crucial in our team as it involves recruiting and staffing caregivers for our three offices, conducting orientation sessions, managing background verification, and maintaining meticulous records through various platforms like Excel and Google Sheets.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting recruitment activities to source caregivers efficiently

• Overseeing staffing needs and filling shifts promptly

• Running background checks to ensure the credibility of applicants

• Handling orientation sessions twice a week to familiarize new recruits with our operations

• Maintaining meticulous records of caregivers' placements using spreadsheets

• Sending verification letters as part of our standard recruitment process

• Utilizing both Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets to track information and trends

• Handling inquiries and providing excellent customer service

• Ensuring the use of Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) for efficient management of HR functions

• Conducting interviews to assess the suitability of applicants for the caregiver role.

Requirements • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a human resources role

• Proficiency in conducting background checks

• Experience in managing benefit functions

• Strong customer service skills

• Familiarity with various human resources software

• Experience with HRIS - Human Resources Info Systems

• Knowledge of home care industry is a plus

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets

• Experience in recruiting personnel and utilizing various recruiting sources

• Familiarity with recruitment sourcing strategies

• Proven track record in conducting interviews

• Experience in conducting new-employee orientations

• Possession of basic office skills

• Proficient in using spreadsheets TalentMatch®

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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