About Us

Cornell Companies, Inc. (Cornell) is an industry leader in correctional and treatment services to local, state and federal agencies. Since 1973, when our companies first started operations, Cornell has expanded to provide a wide range of corrections and therapeutic programs for adults and juveniles, including federal and state low to maximum security prisons and correctional centers, city jails, detention centers, residential re-entry centers, drug and alcohol treatment programs, and juvenile detention, treatment and alternative education centers. Cornell currently operates more than 70 facilities serving three federal agencies, 15 states and the District of Columbia as well as numerous cities and counties. For 35 years we have partnered with the government agencies we serve to provide quality care and treatment in a cost-effective environment.

Job Description

HR Assistant

HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (SA1146)

The candidate for this position performs duties in administration of human resources services including record management, benefits, compensation, new hire training, insurance, safety and payroll.

Typical duties include:
* Oversee the company's group medical, dental and life insurance programs
* Keep track of employee eligibility dates for enrollment purposes
* Process payroll deduction and 401k plan information
* Be available to answer employees' questions regarding benefits
* Administration of the company's flexible spending plan
* Oversee the company's worker's compensation insurance program

The right candidate will have:
* A. A. degree plus 1 year experience in related field or
* 2 years administrative experience in the field of human resources