When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.

Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights. This is the 8th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

Job ID

2025-231579

Job Overview

The Human Resource Assistant is responsible for providing human resources clerical services which meet and or exceed Sunrise quality service standards. Key areas of responsibility may include processing payroll, daily time and attendance and human resource information system (HRIS), team member recruiting and on-boarding, tracking of training, setting up and maintaining the personnel files and employment binders, benefits and worker’s compensation administration while ensuring compliance in federal and state employment laws.

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Duties

As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows:

General Human Resources

Establish and maintain all personnel files and binders related to employment matters for the required length of time in accordance with federal, state/provincial, and Sunrise requirements.
Maintain Tickler Reminder tracking system to monitor and update renewals as appropriate.
Ensure current federal, state/province, and Sunrise postings and pamphlets are posted accordingly.
Comply with federal, state/provincial, and Sunrise standards pertaining to employment laws.
Assist with unemployment, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Worker’s Compensation matters, as appropriate.

Payroll and Time & Attendance

Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and annual payroll administration responsibilities according to Sunrise policies and procedures.
Process and distribute time and attendance reports daily and coordinate with department coordinators to review and approve all hours worked.
Review payroll and timekeeping edit reports and coordinates with department coordinators for approved corrections.
Notify Executive Director of excessive payroll variances.
Process approved labor/labour adjustments into timekeeping system.
Address payroll related concerns or questions timely and professionally.
Monitor systems (timekeeping, HRIS) to address and prevent potential concerns.
Process approved team member status changes, new hires, transfers, and terminations timely in HRIS according to business processes.
Monitor and track performance appraisal due dates, one-over-one review approvals, overall ratings, processes approved merit increases, and files in team member personnel file.

Recruitment and Training

Coordinate the community’s team member recruitment efforts in conjunction with the Human Resources Manager and in accordance with Sunrise Standards, programs, and service expectations.
Partner with community leadership regarding all employment and recruitment policies and procedures, such as but not limited to posting positions, placing advertisements, pre-employment screenings, reference checks, recruitment and selection processes, group interviews and documentation, job previews, and maintaining recruitment records.
Review and process all new hire paperwork and administration timely and prepare team member data for payroll and recordkeeping.
Assist with the orientation of new team member including new hire paperwork, overview of Team Member Handbook and policies, and Sunrise University Orientation.
Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

Ability to handle multiple priorities
Ability to perform tasks despite frequent interruptions
Competent in organizational, time management skills

Experience And Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed throughout this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

High School diploma/GED required; Associate’s Degree preferred
One (1) year experience preferred in a human resource clerical role
Demonstrated knowledge in federal and state/province employment labor/labour laws
Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) and Sunrise applications with the ability to learn new applications

About Sunrise

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
Retirement Savings Plans
Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
Tuition Reimbursement
In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
Some benefits have eligibility requirements

Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work®

Pre-employment Requirements

Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members to be one of its highest priorities. Employment with Sunrise is conditioned on completing and passing a drug test (which does not include marijuana), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Tuberculosis Test, Physical Evaluation). Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination is only required to the extent mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and authorities.

Compensation Disclaimer

Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community/office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses (where applicable).

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