POSITION SUMMARY
Human Resource Assistant provides support to Chief Operating Officer as well as the overall Human Resources department by playing a crucial role in helping to create and maintain a positive and productive work environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains calendar for the HR Director; organizing appointments and schedules meetings as needed
- Assist the HR Director with a variety of responsibilities and special projects, including employee training.
- Assists the HR department with planning and execution of special events such as organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, holiday parties, and retirement celebrations
- Performs internal and, external office communication.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation by providing the necessary clerical support to the Human Resources department.
- Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
- Answers frequently asked basic questions from applicants and employees related to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to an appropriate HR team member, senior-level HR staff, or management.
- Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of the Human Resources department.
- Assist with payroll functions including answering employee questions, creating and updating department list changes for check distribution.
- Assist with recruiting functions including, posting jobs, answer questions about received applications, updating vacancies, and any other general recruitment functions.
- Acts as a liaison between the organization and some vendors.
- Assist with new hire orientation.
- Assist with the onboarding process entering data, processing background checks, driver abstracts, and attendance tracking sheets
- Management of time-off request system, including entering data by confirming with the employee the direct supervisor
- Process employment verifications
- Performs other duties as assigned
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent email and phone etiquette.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll management, human resource information systems (HRIS), and similar computer applications.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Associate’s degree preferred.
- Prior related office experience preferred.
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Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Salary: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person