D208 - Human Resources - Human Resources Administrative Specialist

About River Edge Behavioral Health

Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups.

Human Resource Administrative Specialist

Company Overview:

At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families. We believe in supporting our team as well as our clients with our comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, and more.

Position Overview:

The HR Administrative Specialist will serve as the first point of contact for HR-related inquiries and provide support to River Edge employees, managers, new hires, and external customers. This position is responsible for fingerprint processing, personnel file maintenance, onboarding support, and other HR administrative functions to ensure efficient operations and compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements. Experience with HRIS platforms, background screening procedures, and employment documentation is preferred. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality while supporting recruiting operation and HR compliance.

Location/Schedule: 175 Emery Highway, Macon, GA. Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage inquiries and requests in an organized, timely, and professional manner, using sound judgment, attention to detail, and effective time management.
• Coordinate and process fingerprinting requirements promptly to support timely onboarding and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain personnel records, organize HR documentation, and update internal databases and HR systems to support HR operations and compliance.
• Process, organize, and maintain records designated for off-site storage, ensuring accurate documentation and retrieval.
• Collaborate with HR Compliance, HR Development, and HR Operations to maintain personnel files, support compliance requirements, and respond to procedural inquiries.
• Schedule and reserve conference rooms for interviews, training sessions, and other HR-related meetings.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One to three years of human resources-related experience required.
• Professional demeanor and effective communication skills in telephone, written, and in-person interactions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with the ability and willingness to learn new human resources information systems (HRIS) and other support software applications.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement activities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.

Additional Benefits:

• Flexible spending accounts
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 11 Paid holidays
• Voluntary Life Insurance

If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.