Human Resources Assistant

Nexus Family Healing is looking to hire an HR Assistant to join our newest Youth Psychiatric Residential Treatment facility set to open this summer in Eugene, Oregon! Nexus Family Healing is expanding to Eugene, Oregon, with the opening of a new 14-bed psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) set to open this summer! This location is in partnership with the Oregon Health Authority Behavioral Health Division and will serve justice‑involved youth ages 12‑17, experiencing acute emotional concerns, and serious and persistent mental illness. At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. As a national mental health organization, we serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity. Pay and Schedule Full‑time opportunity working between Eugene and Portland. Location: 2675 Martin Luther King Jr Blv, Eugene and 722 NE 162nd Ave, Portland. Starting at $28‑30 an hour! Nexus' Comprehensive Benefits Include: Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment Multiple options for health insurance coverage No‑cost life insurance Short/long‑term disability insurance 401(k) match Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family Carrot Fertility Benefit Tuition assistance and training opportunities Advancement pathways and internal promotion And much more! Position Summary Our Human Resource (HR) Assistant I supports the assigned agency's HR function by facilitating and administering new employee orientation, maintaining compliant personnel files, and serving as a backup to the agency HR Coordinator in additional HR functions as required. This position will perform all HR duties in accordance with Nexus policy, federal and state laws, and generally accepted principles and practices. Primary Responsibilities Employee Onboarding Administers pre‑employment activities; facilitates candidates through drug and background checks and documents and communicates results to HR Coordinator and Recruiter. Prepares for new employee orientation; secures orientation room, collates materials and employee paperwork. Facilitates new employee orientation by connecting with new employees and delivering Nexus‑approved orientation PowerPoint that outlines Nexus' mission, values, and employee responsibilities. Follows employee onboarding checklist ensuring new hires have been trained on timekeeping and have completed new hire paperwork including I‑9s thoroughly and compliantly. Employee Timekeeping & Payroll Supports HR and Agency leaders by ensuring all employees have time entered each pay period and follows up directly with leaders and employees to ensure the agency is prepared for payroll. Serves as agency backup for payroll processing ensuring employee PTO is entered on time; follows up with employees and leaders as needed and works with Nexus home office to submit payroll by deadline. Employee Personnel Files, Reporting & Compliance Updates and generates various employee reports at the request of HR Coordinator, HR Manager, and agency leaders. Supports and ensures HR file preparation need for compliance audits as requested. Performs all HR and administrative functions in compliance with company policies, state and federal law and licensing requirements regarding employee and/or resident privacy and confidentiality. Maintains the agency's employee personnel, medical and benefit files; follows a consistent process to ensure, securely and confidentially, the integrity of employee information and facilitate changes as needed. Agency Support Provides support to employees by responding to questions; ensures prompt resolution and escalates questions and issues as needed. Serves as the backup to the Reception Desk to ensure coverage during the expected hours of operation. Assists agency and home office HR leaders with correspondences, communication, tasks, and HR support work; performs work with attention to detail, follow through and a sense of urgency. Communicates with all Nexus employees, leaders, and families according to Nexus' ICARE values and trauma‑informed care approach. Requirements Required Education and Licensure High School Diploma. Minimum of 1 year experience supporting the HR function with 50 or more employees. Minimum of 2 years experience working with MS Office products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Valid driver's license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Nexus Home Office driving requirements. Preferred Education and Experience Associates degree in HR or a related field. 3+ years experience supporting the HR function. 1+ years experience processing payroll. At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming, and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio‑economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression, and faith. ICARE Values & Behavioral Competencies Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting‑edge ideas and approaches. Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern. Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly. Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate. Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards. APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM! When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!

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