ELIGIBLE FOR CMH EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS: NON-PRIORITY RECRUITMENT We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented HR Assistant to serve as the face of our Human Resources & Organizational Development department. This role will involve a mixture of customer service and front desk duties, as well as providing support for a variety of HR functions. The ideal candidate will be skilled in handling both small tasks and larger projects with efficiency and professionalism. The HR Assistant will play a key role in fostering positive employee experience through event planning, as well as supporting daily HR operations. You must be a proactive, customer-focused individual with a passion for HR and event coordination. Key Responsibilities: • Provides customer service and clerical support, assisting with employee and visitor questions, including answering the phone, scheduling, document verification, scanning, filing, and responding to HR inquiries. • Collaborates with the Organizational Development Specialist with organizing, planning, and attending hospital events. • Track and report employee life cycle events (license expirations, certifications, evaluations, etc.). • Assist with new hire orientation, onboarding, and exit processes. • Support special projects and maintain department supplies. • Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records. Job Requirements Knowledge of/Skill/Ability to: • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to triage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. • Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. • Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn human resource information system (HRIS), applicant tracking system (ATS) and similar computer applications. License/Certification • N/A Education and/or Experience • Associate’s degree in related field preferred. • Prior related office experience preferred. • Experience in health care setting preferred. Physical Demands and Work Environment Conditions / ADA Compliance • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. • Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times. About Us Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH) is located in the beautiful and historic town of Astoria, Oregon, where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean. At CMH, we are committed to providing person-centered care to our patients and Caregivers. We are a full-service, 25-bed, critical access, not-for-profit, Level IV trauma, Planetree Certified, hospital which includes a robust Medical Group. As a Planetree Hospital, CMH has developed dynamic and focused efforts to involve the perspective of patients, family members and staff to increase person-centered care throughout our organization. We value compassionate, courteous and respectful interactions, patient and family involvement in care planning to include the patient’s goals and preferences, healing design of spaces, community health and a strategic plan that emphasizes person-centered care for the patient and caregiver alike. Astoria and the Pacific Northwest has something for everyone to enjoy including living history, outdoor adventures, culinary experiences, beautiful scenery and so much more. To learn more about CMH and our amazing location, please visit: www.columbiamemorial.org www.travelastoria.com www.planetree.org