HR Assistant - W17

RJW Logistics Group•Channahon, IL

5d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

To handle the daily administrative and HR duties of the RJW facility. Assist HR Manager with recruitment, record maintenance and payroll processing, and provide clerical support to all employees.

Requirements

2 years of experience as an HR assistant (essential).
Exposure to labor law and employment equity regulations.
Effective HR administration and people management skills.
Exposure to payroll practices.
Full understanding of HR functions and best practices.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines.
Highly computer literate with capability in email, MS Office and related business and communication tools.
Fantastic organizational and time management skills.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
High School Diploma or general education diploma (GED) is required
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to determine “root cause” of problem and determine corrective action.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have knowledge of Business Operating Systems, Internet software, Word Processing, and Spreadsheet software.
Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Must be able to activate phone systems utilizing keyboards and buttons.
Must be articulate and comfortable speaking in front of others.
Regularly works in an indoor/office environment and required to sit and/or use repetitive hand motion.
Frequently required to talk, hear, stand and walk.
Must be able to work in excess of continuous 8 hours when required.
Must be able to work under stressful situations, have good cognitive skills, maintain work accuracy, and the ability to concentrate on more than one task at a time.
Must have the ability to read and discern visual images on a variety of media with 20/20 corrected vision.
Must be able to speak and communicate clearly over telephones.
Must be in sound physical health as determined by a certified licensed physician with no evidence of the use of controlled substances.

Nice To Haves

ADP Workforce Now experience preferred

Responsibilities

Works closely with HR Manager to accomplish department goals.
Performs receptionist duties including answering calls, greeting visitors, and keeping a safe and clean area.
Demonstrates a positive attitude and guest customer service skills.
Support all internal and external HR related inquiries or requests.
Maintain digital and electronic records of employees.
Assist with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, performing reference checks and issuing employment contracts.
Schedule orientations and update records of new staff.
Process payroll and resolve any payroll errors.
Complete termination paperwork and exit interviews.
Keep up to date with the latest HR trends and best practices.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Maintains professionalism and confidentiality regarding company records, employee files, and any related data.
Ability to accurately follow instructions. Other tasks as assigned by manager.