HR Receptionist (Part-time)

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (“The HARRIS CENTER”) is looking for an HR Receptionist (Part-time) to join our team. The HR Receptionist provides administrative support for the Human Resources Department. In addition, this role is responsible for providing excellent customer service to employees, applicants, and visitors, handling general administrative duties, maintaining personnel records, and supporting various HR functions. The ideal candidate is professional, organized, able to handle sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality.

Your role in action:

• Greet and direct visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Answer and route incoming calls and HR-related inquiries to appropriate HR personnel.
• Respond to general questions regarding HR policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Assist with scheduling interviews, meetings and coordinating activities that support HR programs, events, and projects.
• Maintain and update employee files and HR databases accurately and securely.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail and distribute HR communications as needed.
• Manages human resource assignments and confidential material to meet performance goals within established deadlines and guidelines in a time-sensitive environment. May assist in compiling and analyzing data, making calculations, and preparing reports.
• Assist with data entry, filing, document creation, report generation, and distributes correspondence, reports, and documents.
• Support Payroll, compensation, and benefits activities as needed.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of office supplies; place orders and restock materials as needed to support daily operations.
• Perform other related administrative tasks or special projects assigned by the HR team.

What qualifications you will need:

Education:

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Associate degree or HR certification preferred.

Experience:

• 2 years of administrative or receptionist experience required. Experience in a Human Resources, medical, or
  corporate setting preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook software.
• Some web-based HR software preferred.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.

About us:

The Harris Center is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provides care to over 90,000 people and has an annual budget of over $300 million.

As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The Harris Center provides a full continuum of services at 80 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 40 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the largest communities in the nation.

By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,500 employees, The Harris Center is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.

What else you should know:

This posting is associated with position #1362.

What we have to offer:

The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching – a testament to our investment in your long-term financial well-being. Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well-deserved breaks.

Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being.

Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.

Contributes to suicide care and prevention by embracing our values and applying a trauma-informed approach rooted in safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.