At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Job Summary:

Responsible for providing an exceptional customer experience for each visitor to the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Assistant provides overall clerical and compliance support for the Human Resources Department. This role greets all department visitors and provides general daily office support including receiving and directing phone calls, all departmental and colleague file/document maintenance, department mail, room and event scheduling, ordering/ maintaining department and building supplies, processing routine departmental invoices, assists with the onboarding of colleagues, issuing hospital I.D. badges, etc. Provides back up coverage for the HR Specialist.

Minimum Qualifications: 

High school graduate or equivalent required. Minimum one (1) year of experience in customer experience and administrative duties required, with minimum direct supervision.

Excellent written and verbal communication/customer service skills required. Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office programs including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.  Ability to work with interruptions and possess the necessary discretion to deal with confidential and sensitive information.  Strong organizational skills required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred.  Previous experience in Human Resources or healthcare preferred. Knowledge and understanding of employment laws a plus.

Physical Demands:            

Must possess good physical health.  Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time.  Lifting at least 20 pounds is required. 

Physical Effort required:              

Constant (67%-100%) –  talking, hearing, seeing

Frequently (34%-66%) – reaching 

Occasionally (1%-33%) - pushing/pulling, lifting, carrying, stooping, crouching, crawling, handling/feeling

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.