Title: Human Resources Assistant
Department: Human Resources/Administration
Reports To: Human Resources Manager
FLSA: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
General Purpose of Job/Summary:
The HR Assistant will perform administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the organization's human resource and administration departments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation.
- Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to HR management.
- Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records.
- Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
- Help organize training programs and records
- Provides clerical support to the HR department.
- Assists with new hire orientation and onboarding
- Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, and celebrations.
- Assists with the preparation of forms and policies
- High school diploma or equivalent required / Associate degree or higher preferred
- Prior related office experience preferred
- Advanced computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite required
- Strong clerical skills: typing, filing, and record keeping
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- 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 or the ability to quickly learn human resource information system (HRIS) and similar computer applications.
- Friendly, helpful team player with a positive, customer-service attitude
- Ability to adapt to multiple and rapidly changing priorities and deadlines
- Work well under pressure and maintain a sense of urgency
- Good collaboration and problem-solving skills
- The ability to work independently and productively with little or no supervision
- Dependable and reliable with an excellent attendance track record
- Keep manager and coworkers informed of the status of issues and projects
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions to the extent the Company may do so without undue burden.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly be required to:
- Sit for prolonged periods at a desk while working on a computer
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally be required to:
- Stand
- Walk
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
- Lift and/or move up to 15 pounds
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Climate controlled, temperate indoor working environment
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.