HR ASSISTANT (FULL TIME)
About The Position
The HR Assistant provides administrative support to the Human Resources Director on personnel matters and assists with payroll processing. The role supports employees, benefits enrollment, I-9 compliance, background checks, HR audits, employee records and paperwork, terminations, performance reviews, recruitment, interviews, and other HR projects. Additional administrative duties include scheduling meetings and interviews, arranging conferences, handling correspondence and mail, copying and faxing documents, and maintaining employee files. This is a full-time position at the University of Houston in Houston, Texas. The schedule has open availability, and shifts may vary. Work may be affected by educational facility breaks, during which the company may not require services and time away may be unpaid; year-round work or work at another location during breaks may be required depending on business needs.
Requirements
- HR experience.
- Passion for working with people.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Ability to perform the essential functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Answer employee requests and questions and perform customer service functions.
- Conduct benefits enrollment for new employees.
- Verify I-9 documentation, complete I-9 forms, and track and initiate updates as required.
- Submit online investigation requests and assist with employee background checks.
- Audit payroll, benefits, or other HR programs and recommend corrective action.
- Update HR spreadsheets with employee change requests and process related paperwork.
- Assist with processing terminations.
- Assist with preparing performance review forms.
- Assist the HR Manager with research and special projects.
- Assist with recruitment and the interview process.
- Contact companies as directed by the HR Manager regarding employee discount coupons.
- Schedule meetings and interviews as requested by the HR Manager.
- Arrange conferences by reserving facilities at local hotels or restaurants.
- Make photocopies, fax documents, and perform other clerical functions.
- File documents in appropriate employee files and prepare new employee files.
- Prepare correspondence and process mail.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Opportunities for training and development.
- Retirement plan.
- Associate shopping program.
- Health and wellness programs.
- Discount marketplace.
- Identity theft protection.
- Pet insurance.
- Voluntary benefits, including critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, and an auto and home program.
- Medical insurance for full-time associates.
- Dental insurance for full-time associates.
- Vision insurance for full-time associates.
- Life insurance and AD&D for full-time associates.
- Disability insurance for full-time associates.
- Commuter benefits for full-time associates.
- Employee assistance program for full-time associates.
- Flexible spending accounts for full-time associates.
- Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
