Assistant, Human Resources

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Coordinate pre-employment checks, such as background screenings, motor vehicle, and reference checks. This duty is performed daily.
2. Prepare new hire paperwork and ensure all required documents are completed accurately. This duty is performed daily.
3. Conduct orientation sessions for new employees, providing them with essential information about company policies and procedures. This duty is performed daily.
4. Assist with the offboarding process. This duty is performed daily.
5. Maintain and update employee records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. This duty is performed daily.
6. Generate reports as needed for HR metrics and compliance purposes. This duty is performed as needed.
7. Maintain knowledge of HR policies and procedures and communicate updates to employees as needed. This duty is performed daily.
8. Assist in organizing employee events and initiatives to foster a positive work environment. This duty is performed as needed.
9. Provide general administrative support to the HR team, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and handling correspondence. This duty is performed daily.
10. Assist with special projects and initiatives as assigned by HR management. This duty is performed as needed.
11. Support open enrollment activities and ensure employees understand their benefit options. This duty is performed annually.
12. Assist in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. This duty is performed daily.
13. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school or GED, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area; e.g. data processing, clerical/administrative, equipment operation, etc, plus 2 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Prior experience in an administrative role, preferably in HR or a related field. Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.