Human Resources Assistant

ABOUT US

The Savings Group is an innovative FinTech company that is powering finance in the age of mobility. We function as a virtual Finance & Insurance office, finding our customers the perfect lender for their car loan or refinance. This means we're able to solidify our customer's auto loan prior to going to the dealership, and our marketplace of lenders ensures they get the lowest rate available. We enable smart decisions on the journey to financial success.

WHY WORK WITH US

We come from all kinds of backgrounds and experiences to create something new: A better way to do car loans. We support a casual work environment, positive work culture, and developing our talent to become successful leaders. Our core values of Integrity, Grit, and Optimism help us create a collaborative team mindset and a better place to work.

SUMMARY

The Human Resources Assistant provides administrative support to the Human Resources team and assists with employee onboarding, recordkeeping, employee communications, and general HR operations. This role helps ensure HR processes are completed accurately and efficiently while maintaining confidentiality and providing excellent customer service to employees and candidates.  This is an onsite position at our Denver Tech Center-Denver CO office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following key responsibilities are critical to achieving positive results: 

• Align with Mission, Vision, and Values: Understand, uphold, and demonstrate the principles of The Savings Group’s Mission, Vision, and Values in all work-related activities. 

• Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support to the Human Resources department, including filing, data entry, document preparation, scanning, and record maintenance. 

• Employee File Maintenance: Create and maintain employee personnel files, ensuring documentation is complete, organized, and accurately retained. 

• Onboarding Assistance: Support the onboarding process by preparing new hire paperwork, monitoring completion of required documents, and assisting with new hire orientation activities. 

• HRIS Data Entry: Enter and update employee information in HR systems and maintain accurate employee records. 

• Employment Verifications: Process employment verification requests accurately and timely. 

• Employee Communications: Assist with distributing HR communications, announcements, benefit reminders, and company notices. 

• Benefit Enrollment Support: Assist employees with benefit enrollment resources and follow up on required documentation during enrollment periods. 

• Background Check Administration: Initiate and monitor background checks for annual screening requirements. 

• Office and Event Support: Assist with employee recognition activities, company events, meetings, and distribution of company materials and SWAG. 

• Reception Coverage: Provide front desk and reception coverage during Receptionist absences and assist with welcoming visitors, new hires and candidates. 

• Supply Management: Assist with maintaining HR office supplies and ordering materials as needed. 

• Other Duties as Assigned: Support HR projects and special assignments as directed. 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

• Education: Associate’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of formal education. 

• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience in recruiting or human resources, preferred. 

• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills, with excellent attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

• Communication Skills: Fluent in English (spoken and written). Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization. Comfortable with public speaking, especially in video conference settings. 

• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, candidates, and other stakeholders. 

• Analytical Skills: Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage tasks independently. Strong critical thinking and reasoning abilities, with the capacity to navigate complex or ambiguous situations. 

• Reasoning Ability: Capable of applying common sense and sound judgment to carry out instructions, both written and oral. Self-motivated and results-driven, seeking assistance when needed to ensure tasks are completed effectively. 

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 

• Business Acumen: Basic understanding of business operations, state, and federal employment laws. 

• Confidentiality and Adaptability: Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.  

BENEFITS

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan
• Four Health Insurance Plan Options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability and Life Insurance
• Access Perks – America’s Largest Employee Discount Network
• Casual professional work environment

COMPENSATION

This position pays $23.00-$25.00 hourly based upon experience. * This position is an in-office position located in Denver CO in the Denver Tech Center 8-5 M-F.

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Change of tasks, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, working with others as part of a team, and irregular schedule/overtime may be required at times.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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.

MACHINES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT

A person working in this position can be expected to work with a computer workstation and/or laptop, phone, copier, and fax.