Human Resource Assisant

We are seeking a Human Resources Assistant, sometimes referred to as a Human Resources Specialist or HR Assistant. The HR Assistant in our hospital supports the Human Resources department by handling administrative and clerical tasks that help manage employee relations, staffing, and compliance to ensure smooth HR operations within the healthcare environment. 

Shift’s Available:  Days (No Weekends or Holidays) 

Employment Type: Full-time 

Hours: 8-hour shift – 8:00am to 5:00pm 

Location: Knapp Medical Center - Weslaco, TX  

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options 

• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays 

• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options 

• Employer 401K options 

• Tuition reimbursement options  

• Life, disability, and other insurance options 

• Many other amazing benefits 

** If you have experience as an HR Rep or HR Generalist in a healthcare setting you are encouraged to apply!!** 

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Knapp Medical Center, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Knapp Medical Center is an award-winning, not-for-profit hospital in Weslaco, Texas. With 227 beds, the community hospital specializes in emergency care, orthopedics, obstetrics and gynecology, wound care, surgery, cardiology, gastroenterology, critical care, and interventional radiology. Knapp serves as the only acute care hospital in the Mid-Valley area, as well as Weslaco's only Level III Trauma Center, Advanced Primary Stroke Center, and Level II Newborn Nursery. Knapp has been providing quality and compassionate healthcare to Mid-Valley residents for 60 years.  More than 300 physicians serve on the hospital's medical staff. Knapp also serves as one of the largest employers in the Mid-Valley, employing more than 450 people.  For more information, please call 956-968-8567 or visit www.KnappMed.org

The HR Assistant processes new hire paperwork, background checks, coordinates drug screens and completes the I9/E-Verify. Will process status changes, term paperwork, promotions, and all other changes and get all appropriate approvals before processing in the HRIS. Keeps personnel records up to date. Assists with hospital recognition programs and assists employees with general Human Resources questions.

Education and Work Experience

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred; college degree desired.
2. Must have strong communication skills
3. General office and/or Personnel related experience is required.
4. 1-2 Years of Healthcare experience preferred
5. Microsoft Office skills required
6. Ability to excel in a faced paced environment.