The Human Resource Assistant performs administrative tasks to support HR operations, including file maintenance, recruitment, payroll assistance, and event planning.
Job summaryThe Human Resource Assistant will perform administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the organization’s human resource department.Responsibilities
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation.
- Recruits for open non-exempt positions and manage required pre-hire documentation
- Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees related to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or 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.
- May assist with payroll functions including processing, answering employee questions, fixing processing errors, and distributing checks.
- Acts as a liaison between the organization and external benefits providers and vendors, which may include health, disability, and retirement plan providers.
- Conducts or assists with new hire orientation.
- Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, holiday parties, and retirement celebrations.
- Assists with all company events and employee engagement events.
- Maintains and updates Workman’s Compensation and FMLA cases.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Associate’s degree in related field or 2 years of experience in HR/Payroll
- Prior related office experience preferred
- Good verbal and communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism and diplomacy.
- Good attention to detail.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suit and related software
- Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll management, human resource information system (HRIS), and similar computer applications.
- Maintains confidentiality of all records, employee relations and or other duties.
Top Skills
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Microsoft Office Suite
Payroll Management Software
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