Human Resources Assistant

Sheraton Detroit Metro Airport Hotel and Marriott Detroit Metro Airport Hotel is looking for a Human Resources Assistant to join our team in Romulus, MI. The ideal candidate will be an organized, detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills who is comfortable working with a team and providing support to the HR department.

Job Description:

The Human Resources Assistant provides administrative and clerical support for the Human Resources Department. Responsibilities include courteous and professional reception of applicants and associates, accurate and efficient typing of reports, memorandums and general correspondence, accurate maintenance of various personnel files, pre-screening of applicants, and assistance in various associate relations programs.

Core Responsibilities:

• Courteously and professional accept applications, pre-screen applicants, maintain closed applicant files, schedule first interviews with Director of HR or appropriate department head. Conduct background checks and reference review when requested. Observe all applicable employment laws.
• Efficiently and accurately sort and distribute incoming and outgoing mail and correspondence. When appropriate, process and deposit checks according to Accounting procedures.
• Coordinate preparation of all new hire paperwork, associate file and related card files. Accurately prepare and distribute new hire packet, order and distribute name tags and coordinate associate lock/locker system, while providing a courteous and welcoming attitude for new associates. Complete all necessary documents and file accordingly.
• Efficiently maintain adequate supply of a variety of office and operational materials including forms, applications, office supplies, and reorder as needed.
• Accurately type memorandums, reports, policy statements, associate newsletter, associate notifications, general correspondence, training materials, etc.
• Maintain accurate active and inactive associate personnel files and update as required.
• Collect monthly and quarterly reports; turnover report, insurance report, safety committee meeting minutes, workers’ compensation loss history report, life insurance report, mini Human Resources/Risk Management audit, self-inspection reports to submit to Corporate offices on a timely basis.
• Assist associates with discount guest room reservation program, as needed.
• Prepare and mail birthday cards and other associate relation items on a timely basis.
• Keep accurate files of department meetings minutes, job descriptions and job vacancy postings.
• Maintain the Human Resources office in the absence of the Director of Human Resources.
• Quickly and efficiently handle associate requests and/or problems which may arise.  Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong business communication skills verbal and written
• Accurately type 50-60 words per minute and efficiently use computer equipment, including Microsoft Suite
• Knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws and regulations
• High work ethic and self-initiative, with strong critical thinking skills  Regular attendance according to established guidelines
• May be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property
• Must possess basic computational ability
• Focus and maintain attention to tasks, and complete work assignments on time despite frequent interruptions
• Ability to maintain excellent relationships with staff and maintain staff and guest confidentiality at all times
• Ability to converse calmly with upset associates, superiors and guests in intense emotional situations

Physical Requirements:

• Sit, stand and walk for varying lengths of time
• Lift approximately fifteen (15) pounds
• Grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, pulling, pushing, listening and hearing ability and visual ability
• Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, multi-line tone tone phone, filing cabinets, photocopiers and other office equipment as needed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.30 - $23.24 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Human resources: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Romulus, MI 48174: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person