HR Assistant-Dc

Dollar General•Indianola, MS

About The Position

The HR Assistant performs routine clerical duties supporting employee recruitment and human resources operations at a distribution center. The role maintains employee and applicant records, processes hiring paperwork, responds to general HR inquiries, and supports onboarding and other administrative tasks. It may also provide backup switchboard coverage and assist with employee events and distribution center staffing reports.

Requirements

Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Knowledge of company policies, procedures, and practices.
Familiarity with distribution center positions.
Intermediate computer skills, including the ability to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and payroll systems such as Lawson and KRONOS.
Detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

Perform HRIS functions for hourly employees and run HRIS reports as needed.
Maintain applicant data and records, acknowledgements, confidential personnel records, and job postings.
Prepare new-hire paperwork and assist with employee orientations.
Answer general questions about benefits, compensation, recruiting, and employee relations.
Process applications and schedule interviews.
Assist with background checks, reference checks, and random drug testing.
Log and process department bills and invoices as needed.
Maintain accident reports, workers’ compensation paperwork, and OSHA logs.
Assist with fitness center registration as needed.
Receive and distribute incoming department mail and maintain office supplies.
Act as primary backup to the Switchboard Operator as needed.
Order flowers, birthday cakes, and similar items for distribution center employees as needed.
Maintain and distribute the distribution center staffing report as needed.