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HR Assistant

Tuerk House

Baltimore, MD · Posted October 20, 2026

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About the job

JOB TITLE : Human Resources Assistant

REPORTS TO: HR Director

FLSA : Non-Exempt

About Us:

Tuerk House is a non-profit behavioral health system that serves nearly 300 patients a day, regardless of their ability to pay, through an innovative, integrative model of care that encompasses all aspects of recovery. It opened its doors in 1970 in Baltimore, providing lifelong healing and recovery, transforming lives and giving hope to individuals, families, and communities. Tuerk House has also been awarded Joint Commission Accreditation, the gold standard of health care. Patients and families can have peace of mind knowing that we deliver quality, safe care!

Join Tuerk House and make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families seeking recovery and support!

JOB SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

This position is responsible for providing day-to-day Administrative Support to the HR Generalist and the Human Resources Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Anticipates the needs in HR by gathering records, reports, correspondence or other specific information.

Arranges appointments, meetings, and conferences directly related to HR.

Arranges interviews for hiring managers.

Maintain employee personnel records, filing, and ongoing audits.

Schedule and arrange new hire meetings and onboarding orientations.

Coordinate ongoing credentialing efforts for new and current clinical staff personnel

Handles variety of matters involving contact with various staff, board members, committees, and government agencies, public.

Provides support including word processing and typing, composing and proof-reading correspondence, indexing and filing documents.

Develops and implements office procedures related to coordination of departmental communication, records, and systems.

Prepares various documents and handles confidential matters in accordance with policy and procedures.

Participates in professional development activities to keep current with health care trends and practices.

Receives, reviews and process Incident Reports along with HR guidance.

All other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

Some college course work or AA preferred.

Minimum two (2) to three ( 3 ) yrs. work experience in a professional office setting.

Experience operating a multi-line phone and paging system required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Maintains the highest level of confidentiality and integrity.

Demonstrated ability to use entire MS Office 365 (Outlook, Word, and Excel) and ability to learn in-house software.

Personal belief in recovery and the recovery process.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with staff, clients, and the public.

High energy, flexibility, and strong interpersonal skills to work effectively within a team.

Ability to engage clients flexibly based on their individual needs.

Respect for and maintenance of professional boundaries with all individuals.

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.

Proficiency in reading, understanding, and speaking English.

Background: This position requires successful background and drug test completion

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Prolonged periods of standing and bending.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

The compensation for this position will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills, job-related knowledge, and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus. Tuerk House provides comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, short term disability, life insurance, pet insurance, parental leave, and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.

Company Benefits:

Generous PTO: Enjoy a competitive paid time off policy to promote work-life balance.

Health Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance to support your overall well-being.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Assistance for a variety of personal and professional matters.

HRSA Eligibility: Eligible for Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) benefits, providing additional support and resources.

401K Match

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Tuerk House is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

If you have a disability and you believe you need reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact this employer to ask for accommodation or an alternative application process. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.