HR Assistant

PFG | Performance Good Group

About The Position

The HR Assistant provides human resources administrative support at a site, including employment and pre-employment processes, applicant tracking, workers’ compensation reporting, new-hire orientation, personnel change notifications, and payroll. The role supports the company’s quality management programs by delivering effective customer service to internal and external customers. It also provides employee-relations and HR administrative support and may support the site safety program. The HR Assistant updates and maintains employee information in the HRIS, works as a member of the department and organization, and performs other duties as assigned. Cheney Brothers describes its culture as supportive and focused on employee development, with more than 3,000 associates and opportunities to grow. The company offers competitive pay and benefits, growth opportunities supporting America’s food distribution system, and a safe, inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
Ability to do public speaking.
Microsoft Office experience.
Must pass a post-offer drug test and criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of experience in human resources, business, or a related area.
Microsoft Office certification.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with recruitment, including preparing position requisitions, coordinating employment advertising, and conducting background checks as needed.
Maintain applicant-flow data for Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity purposes.
Conduct new-hire orientations and ensure required forms are completed, forwarded, or filed; assist employees with personnel-related forms.
Maintain personnel records and ensure original records are forwarded or filed as needed.
Verify payroll information and communicate changes; maintain accurate employee time records, including sick and vacation days and personal holidays.
Submit personnel changes using personnel action forms, including changes to pay rates, job titles, account codes, and locations; process bonus and incentive payment notifications and track employees on leaves of absence.
Assist with workers’ compensation administration, including forms, injury reports, OSHA and regulatory logs, and records of lost and modified duty time.
As needed, assist with safety functions such as coordinating drug testing, working with clinics, attending safety calls, and preparing monthly safety materials.
Assist with programs such as tuition assistance and the Employee Assistance Program, and support employee-relations projects such as social events and charitable campaigns.
Perform other related duties as assigned.