Human Resources Assistant

Job Summary

Bright Behavioral Health is seeking a highly organized, proactive HR Assistant to own day-to-day HR operations and full-cycle recruiting for clinical roles primarily RBTs and BCBAs. This role will serve as the main point of contact for hiring, onboarding, employee records, and HR coordination, ensuring compliance and a smooth employee experience in a fast-paced ABA setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment: post jobs, source candidates, screen applicants, schedule/lead interviews, and maintain candidate pipelines.
• Conduct phone/video screens and coordinate in-person/virtual interviews.
• Communicate with candidates throughout the process (status updates, next steps, offers, start dates).
• Prepare and send offer letters, collect required hiring documents, and coordinate start-date logistics.
• Track recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, pipeline status, source performance) and keep leadership informed.

Onboarding & Employee Lifecycle Support

• Own new hire onboarding: document collection, orientation scheduling, system access requests, badge/logins, and initial training coordination.
• Ensure completion of I-9 and E-Verify (if applicable), background checks, and reference checks.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure documentation is complete, current, and confidential.

HR Administration & Compliance

• Maintain personnel files, including audits for missing or expired documentation.
• Support benefits administration tasks (enrollments, changes, terminations, documentation) as assigned.
• Assist with HR reporting (headcount, onboarding status, compliance trackers, licensing/certification trackers).
• Serve as a primary HR contact for employee questions; escalate complex employee relations issues to leadership/owners as needed.
• Help implement and enforce HR policies and procedures consistent with applicable employment laws and confidentiality expectations.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s or Bachelor’s preferred)
• 1–3 years of HR, recruiting, or high-volume administrative experience (healthcare/ABA strongly preferred)
• Strong organization, urgency, and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace

Preferred:

• Experience hiring for clinical roles (RBTs, BCBAs, healthcare staff)
• Familiarity with HRIS/ATS systems (Indeed, Paychex, ADP, BambooHR, etc.)
• Knowledge of I-9/E-Verify and onboarding compliance
• Spanish/English bilingual a plus

Skills & Competencies

• Self-starter who can work independently and take ownership
• Strong follow-up and candidate/employee service mindset
• Comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Clear, professional communicator with strong judgment

Work Location: In person

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person