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Human Resources Assistant

Encompass Health

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Fayetteville, AR · Posted November 4, 2026

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Human Resources Assistant Career Opportunity

Valued for your Human Resource Skills Are you passionate about Human Resources and looking for a career close to home and heart? Encompass Health is actively searching for a committed Human Resources Assistant to become a valuable part of our hospital team. In this role, you’ll be reporting to the Director of Human Resources, where you will be instrumental in delivering crucial administrative support. From recruitment to benefits administration, orientation, worker's compensation, and policy administration, your contributions ensure employee confidentiality and exceptional customer service for both employees and managers. This transactional role as a Human Resources Assistant involves data entry, license verification, and active participation in survey preparedness activities, demanding robust organizational skills and computer proficiency. Ready for a perfect fit? Join us!

A Glimpse into Our World At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Working with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "World’s Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

Starting Perks and Benefits At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.

Generous paid time off that accrues over time.

Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.

Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.

Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!

Become the Human Resources Assistant you always wanted to be

Provide administrative support in various HR functions, including recruitment, benefits, orientation, and policy administration.

Act as the frontline support and receptionist for the HR department, offering excellent customer service to employees and managers.

Assist in federal, state, and Joint Commission survey preparedness activities.

Manage data entry and online employee license verification processes.

Qualifications

Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and/or SPHR certification preferred.

BA or BS degree in Personnel Administration, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; experience may substitute for four year degree on a year for year basis.

Minimum of one year of administrative support/secretarial experience, preferably in Human Resources or healthcare.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint) preferred.

The Encompass Health Way

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.