Human Resources Assistant

Responsibilities:

• Providing employees with information relating to benefits, payroll, 401(k), safety, company policies, job duties, etc.
• Forming and maintaining employee records
• Perform various administrative duties
• Assisting in the recruitment and onboarding of all new staff members; including, but not limited to, completion of all pre-employment practices and screenings (background check, drug screen, new hire paperwork, work authorization, etc.), collection and verification of existing certification(s)/license(s), facilitating new hire trainings, etc.
• Responsible for creating, editing, and implementing company policies, as well as forms and other written materials for the Human Resources department
• Providing direction to all staff on company policy and work-related guidelines

• Ensuring compliance with local and federal regulation and applicable laws
• Assisting in the disciplinary and termination process as needed with involvement in unemployment paperwork and/or hearing process as required
• Assist with payroll
• Other duties as assigned
• Assist with Benefits

Education/Experience/Skills:

This position requires the following minimal requirements:

• Thorough understanding of Human Resources; knowledge of Federal and State regulations, agencies, and employment practices
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to maintain and create a filing system as required
• Strong leadership, personnel management, and supervisory skills
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills with strong ability to prioritize and multi-task across competing demands
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills with evidence of effective collaboration across businesses and functions
• High-level computer skills
• Skill in organization and record maintenance
• Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with supervisors and co-workers
• Ability to complete paperwork with precision and attention to detail
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures
• Ability to work independently as well as functioning as part of a team
• Ability to communicate clearly both written and verbally

COMPETENCIES

• Business Acumen
• Communication
• Consultation
• Critical Evaluation
• Ethical Practice

• Cultural Awareness
• Negotiation
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Relationship Management