Title: Human Resources Assistant

Location: Laguna Hills, CA

Department: Human Resources

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Days (8hr)

Pay Range*: $24.01/hr - $34.81/hr

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Saddleback Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Saddleback Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities.

Under the direction of the Manager of Human Resources, the Human Resources Assistant serves as a support partner to hospital employees, former employees, and prospective candidates.This role is the first point of contact for all visitors to the Human Resources department, greeting guests with professionalism, answering incoming calls, and directing inquiries promptly and courteously. The Human Resources Assistant is responsible for maintaining organized and accurate department operations, including managing the filing system, employee health triage, processing and sorting incoming mail, and ensuring documents and records are updated in a timely manner. The Human Resources Assistant must uphold the highest level of confidentiality at all times while providing responsive, service focused assistance.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

1. Ability to provide excellent customer service

2. Ability to follow through on directives, seek input when needed and meet deadlines

3. Ability to demonstrate strong organization skills

4. Maintain a level of confidentiality at all times

5. Ability to be at work and be on time

6. Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives

7. Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner

8. Ability to prioritize and multitask

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

• Human Resources experience preferred

• Healthcare experience preferred

• Working knowledge of Federal and State wage and hour laws preferred

• PeopleSoft and Taleo experience preferred

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Human Resources or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• PHR certification a plus.