HR Assistant

Pence Companies•Lake Oswego, OR

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Assistant (HRA) is responsible for supporting the HR department and performs a variety of tasks that are HR specific as well as general administrative support. The HRA will have responsibility for certain HR processes and programs. This position is instrumental in assisting with recruitment efforts and with new team member onboarding experience. To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and in a timely manner. The following duties are representative of the job but are not all inclusive and other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

Associates Degree in HR, Business, or Administration; Bachelor’s Degree preferred; or An equivalent combination of education and experience.
General and basic knowledge of office and personnel management practices and procedures.
Experience with record-keeping and hiring processes.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Flexible and adaptable to change.
Excellent multi-tasker who can function well in a fast-paced HR Department.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Very strong attention to detail
Exceptional organizational skills and time management
Ability to establish clear boundaries and set limits
Ability to maintain a positive attitude and willingness to assist others
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
High level of professionalism and integrity
Excels at providing customer service, great follow through
Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications.
Desire to learn and grow in the role.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Valid Oregon Driver’s License and insured vehicle available for use on the job.

Nice To Haves

Experience with HRIS systems a plus.

Responsibilities

Organizes and schedules onboarding for new employees
Performs background and driving record checks.
Creates and/or prepares forms, templates, and other HR-related documents.
Assist with recruitment efforts by managing job postings, conducting initial phone screenings and reference checks, and setting up interviews for hiring managers.
Assists payroll department by providing relevant employee information.
Provide administrative support for HR Department strategies and initiatives.
Assist in managing employee and labor relations issues.
Providing support to employees in various HR-related topics and resolve any issues that may arise.
Assist with day-to-day operations of the HR functions and duties.
Always exhibits exemplary customer service to internal and external customers.
Positively responds to inquiries and requests for information in a timely, professional manner with accurate and relevant information.
Special projects as assigned by Human Resources Manager.
Performs other related duties as assigned.