Assistant, Human Resources

Holland America/Princess Alaska-Yukon Land Operations•Healy, AK

117d

About The Position

The Human Resources Assistant supports employees and the Human Resources team by assisting with hiring documentation, employee identification, compliance, orientation, personnel records, employee programs, and payroll administration. The role also conducts initial employee assessments and serves as a liaison between employees and internal and external contacts.

Requirements

Proficiency with computer business applications and working knowledge of computerized human resources information systems or payroll systems.
Ability to lift 25 lbs./11 kg.
Must pass a pre-employment background check.
Must be at least 18 years old to reside in company housing, where available.
Must be eligible to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Ability to prioritize work and maintain attention to time constraints in a team or group environment.
Ability to organize work, meet deadlines, maintain attention to detail and accuracy, and supervise and manage staff.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks and external influences.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while achieving daily goals.
Ability to support and comply with company policies, procedures, guidelines, and health and safety standards.
Ability to stand, walk, or work on feet for a minimum of 8 hours per day.

Responsibilities

Assist employees with hiring paperwork and send and process completed forms.
Format employee photos and print employee identification cards.
Complete I-9 identification verification in accordance with company and federal standards.
Conduct compliance and orientation training sessions for new employees.
Perform moderately complex clerical and entry-level human resources tasks, including paperwork and I-9 audits.
Conduct an initial assessment with each employee by phone or in person to determine the appropriate next steps.
Serve as a liaison between employees and the Social Security Administration office, financial institutions, payroll clerk, Human Resource Administrator, Human Resources Manager, and other managers.
Maintain employee personnel and training files in accordance with company and federal standards.
Administer selected employee programs, including service excellence events and celebrations, holiday celebrations, and general employee activities.
Assist with payroll duties, including reviewing and auditing punch reports, reviewing weekly payroll, organizing punch edit forms and paychecks, and filing documents.