Human Resources Assistant Job at GT Independence, Waterbury, CT

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  • GT Independence
  • Waterbury, CT

Job Description

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Description

Work for a company where you make a difference in people's lives every day!

At GT, we know that our people are at the heart of our success. If you love your work, enjoy collaboration, and want to learn, you’ve come to the right place! Let us help you discover a new passion for doing good in a growing industry.

Our mission: To help people live a life of their choosing, regardless of age or ability.

GT Independence has won numerous awards and recognitions for being a great workplace, including being named a 2025 National “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For!" In addition, we were recently awarded the Great Place to Work Certification for 2025/2026 — an honor granted to only the nation’s top employers that offer exceptional employee experiences.

The Human Resources Assistant is a representative of GT Independence who supports the Human Resources Team with a variety of administrative tasks including email and phone support, data entry, meeting notes, and maintaining the electronic filing system.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Maintains accurate and up-to-date personnel files, records, and documentation
  • Process documents following established policies and procedures
  • Completing employment verifications
  • Create and modify documents using Microsoft Office products
  • Assist with answering staff questions via phone and email
  • Assist in preparation of regularly scheduled reports
  • Perform annual employee background checks
  • Maintaining Leave of Absence and Separation files
  • Download and distribute incoming faxes and documents
  • Assists with payroll functions including EVV reports, processing documents, answering employee questions
  • Assist with coordinating meetings; takes minutes during meetings
  • Maintain electronic filing system
  • Support the HR team in assigned project-based work
  • Acts as a backup for other HR staff
  • Maintains confidentiality of records
  • Uphold Company mission and values
  • Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

  • High School Diploma

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Work is performed in a typical office setting

GT Independence is a national, family-owned organization and a trusted leader in personal and financial services for people in need of home and community-based care throughout the country. We help tens of thousands of people in public health programs across the country find and hire their own personal assistants.

Our HR team strives to create trust, autonomy and even fun. We believe that everyone can contribute and that the best employees are intrinsically motivated, so we excel because we respect each other and we love what we do.

We value excellence, but we won’t micromanage to achieve it. If you are self-motivated, we’ll give you the freedom to succeed on your own. Team members enjoy generous paid time off, competitive wages and benefits and the opportunity to grow professionally. Grow with us!

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What Culture & Belonging Means at GT: Bring Your Authentic Self To Work

GT is committed to being a welcoming and inclusive community. We aspire for all staff to feel comfortable bringing their full, authentic selves to work. We want people to feel valued and have a sense of belonging. GT strives to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We recognize that our diversity makes us stronger. It also drives innovation and ultimately helps us achieve our mission of self-determination.

Job Tags

Work at office, Work from home,

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