Junior HR Assistant

the Client•Union, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for the clerical and administration function within the HR department. The HR Assistant will perform duties directly related to leaves of absence, payroll, file administration, benefits, workers compensation, unemployment, and preparing reports associated with these functions. The position counsels associates, responds to requests for information, and completes the necessary HR-related forms and documents, while also interacting with the Home Office and outside Vendors on a variety of HR-related issues.

Requirements

Good organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of basic HR functions (payroll, files, and benefits)
Knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word
Knowledge of payroll systems (Kronos AND Workday preferred)
1–5 years of related experience

Nice To Haves

Experience working within a unionized environment

Responsibilities

Updates and maintains the payroll system, petty cash, and creates payroll adjustments/increases as well as completes calendar entries.
Transmits payroll in conjunction with Home Office.
Audits timekeeping and timecard accuracy.
Audits payroll reports and makes corrections as necessary.
Stops payment of voided checks.
Prepares checks for distribution.
Updates and maintains the HRIS to include personnel files, profiles, new hire paperwork, bid acceptances, and personnel change status.
Tracks, maintains, and prepares various lists and reports to include new hire evaluations, attendance (sick, vacation, and holiday time), seniority and shift information, etc.
Coordinates the benefits program to include insurance, 401(k), leaves of absence, appointment tracking, and follow-up.
Counsels associates on benefit plans and provisions, and assists in completing claims and open enrollment forms.
Assists in new hire and benefit orientations for bilingual associates and assists with translations for associate relations, benefits, and medical services matters.
Assists training department and other classes as necessary.
Responds to associate inquiries regarding HR-related issues including employment verifications, clarification of information, and follow-up on request documentation.
Responds to external inquiries regarding a variety of Human Resources issues.
Completes employment verifications, processes unemployment information, and responds to wage verifications.
Interacts with Home Office on HR administrative issues and keeps the Human Resources Supervisor informed, as needed.
Participates in special projects as assigned.