Senior Administrative Assistant Human Resources
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Job Summary
PHMC is proud to be a leader in public health.
Reports to: Chief Human Resource Officer
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
This position is classified as salaried non-exempt in accordance with FLSA standards.
The successful candidate is a highly organized polished customer-focused professional with exceptional technical proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook and Teams. This individual will develop reports maintain tracking systems coordinate meetings and projects support department initiatives and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality professionalism and customer service.
The Senior Administrative Assistant also serves as the primary coordinator for PHMCs HR inquiry management platform (askHR) ensuring employee inquiries are promptly triaged assigned monitored and resolved while providing exceptional service to employees managers applicants and external partners.
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Human Resources Department including the Chief Human Resources Officer and Human Resources team members.
- Screen telephone calls visitors and departmental inquiries exercising sound judgment in directing requests and ensuring exceptional customer service.
- Coordinate the Chief Human Resources Officers calendars meetings Employee New Hire Orientations trainings and other Human Resources activities.
- Prepare agendas meeting materials reports presentations meeting minutes and follow-up action items.
- Coordinate internal and external meetings travel arrangements and other administrative needs for the department as required.
- Serve as the primary administrative contact for the Human Resources Department.
- Maintain department files and records while ensuring the confidentiality of employee and organizational information.
- Order and maintain office supplies and coordinate other administrative resources.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
- Serve as the primary coordinator for PHMCs HR inquiry management platform (askHR) including reviewing triaging assigning tracking monitoring and following up on employee inquiries to ensure timely resolution.
- Draft proofread and distribute professional correspondence communications reports and presentations on behalf of the Human Resources Department.
- Communicate professionally with employees managers applicants vendors and external partners while providing exceptional customer service.
- Serve as the initial point of contact for the Human Resources Department by responding to inquiries routing requests and ensuring timely follow-up.
- Develop and maintain department tracking systems databases and administrative processes.
- Support reporting requests utilizing HR systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Develop and maintain spreadsheets dashboards and reporting tools to support HR operations and leadership decision-making.
- Track department initiatives compliance deadlines performance review cycles training activities and other Human Resources operational priorities.
- Assist with special projects process improvements and organizational initiatives.
- Coordinate departmental communications and distribute information as appropriate.
- Support HR programs and initiatives by coordinating logistics documentation and follow-up activities.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook and Teams. Experience using diagramming and flowcharting software such as Microsoft Visio is very helpful.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including formulas data analysis reporting tracking systems and spreadsheet management.
- Excellent meeting planning scheduling coordination and project management skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills with outstanding attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments manage competing priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced written verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with employees managers executives applicants and external partners.
- Professional demeanor and customer service skills and the ability to handle challenging interactions.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Self-directed with the ability to anticipate departmental needs work independently and take initiative.
- Experience utilizing HRIS case management ticketing or workflow management systems is strongly preferred.
- Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible administrative experience supporting a Human Resources department executive leadership or a similarly complex business environment.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating departmental operations in a fast-paced multi-tasked deadline-driven environment.
- Advanced experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and other business applications.
- Experience preparing reports maintaining tracking systems coordinating meetings and supporting multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Experience utilizing HRI and employee and payroll service portals inquiry management systems or similar workflow technology is preferred.
PHMC offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision employer retirement plan contributions generous paid time off and opportunities for professional growth.
PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
The Philadelphia region turns to PHMC to solve its hardest, most complex health and human services challenges. Whatever the need. Whatever it takes.