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Human Resources Assistant

Vitas Healthcare

  • Middlebury, CT
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Working knowledge of computers, internet access, and the ability to navigate within an automated systems as well as a variety of software packages such as Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word. Ability to communicate tactfully, verbally and in writing with department heads, managers, coworkers and vendors to resolve problems and negotiate resolutions.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMiddlebury, CT
    IndustryHealthcare Services
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1978
    Websitehttps://www.vitas.com/

    Description

    • Provides information to applicants regarding application process, employment policies, organization, and open positions.
    • Instructs applicants on completing employment applications, reviews applications for completeness, and obtains additional information from applicants such as work experience, education, training, skills, and references.
    • Refers qualified applicants to interviewers or hiring managers.
    • Enters job opening and applicant information into computer databases or files.
    • Acknowledges applications and notifies applicants of job opening status.
    • Arranges interview appointments between interviewers and applicants.
    • Administers and scores tests given to applicants.
    • Compiles and files data related to applicants and open positions.
    • Places orders for temporary workers with agencies.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • One to three years prior relevant experience in Human Resources.
    • Ability to work on various assignments simultaneously.
    • Ability to communicate tactfully, verbally and in writing with department heads, managers, coworkers and vendors to resolve problems and negotiate resolutions.
    • Working knowledge of computers, internet access, and the ability to navigate within an automated systems as well as a variety of software packages such as Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.

    EDUCATION

    • Associate degree in business administration or related field from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent preferred.

    SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

    • EOE/AA M/F/D/V

    About Company

    VITAS Healthcare®, a pioneer and leader in the hospice movement since 1978, is the nation’s largest provider of end-of-life care. Our name is derived from the Latin word for “lives” and symbolizes the VITAS mission: to preserve the quality of life for those who have a limited time to live.

    Headquartered in Miami, Florida, VITAS operates hospice programs in 15 states and the District of Columbia. VITAS has enjoyed dynamic growth since its founding as a volunteer organization by a United Methodist minister and an oncology nurse. Today, VITAS employs 11,773 professionals who care for terminally ill patients daily-primarily in the patients’ homes, and also in the company’s inpatient hospice units as well as in hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living communities/residential care facilities. VITAS team members include registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, home health aides, physicians, social workers, chaplains and other caregiving professionals.

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