HR Assistant

Northern Technologies Group, Inc.•Tampa, FL

10h

About The Position

The HR Specialist plays a vital role in supporting the Human Resources department by managing daily HR operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and employment regulations, and serving as a resource for employees and managers. Key responsibilities include onboarding, benefits administration, and HR data management. This position contributes to a positive employee experience and helps maintain efficient and compliant HR practices across the organization.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Education in lieu of experience.
At least 1–2 years HR-related experience. Internship or volunteer experience in HR may be considered.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Familiarity with Paylocity and SharePoint.
Ability to learn and navigate internal ticketing and document management systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with employees at all levels.
Excellent attention to detail, time management, and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
Basic understanding of employment laws and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

Assist with coordinating onboarding activities including creating and sending offer letters, submitting background and drug screens, creating onboarding tickets in our ticketing system, launching onboarding in HRIS system.
Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.
Create and maintain I9 folder for active and terminated employees.
Assist with the administration of employee benefits programs and respond to related inquiries.
Contribute to performance management and employee development initiatives.
Assist with ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Assist in implementation, and maintenance of HR policies and procedures.
Assist with the onboarding process for new employees and follow up to ensure successful integration.
Support the offboarding process, ensuring proper completion of termination procedures across all systems.
Assist with employee questions on HR policies and procedures.
Coordinate and support employee training sessions and workshops.
Assist with administrative support across multiple contracts, including tracking time, expenses, and deliverables.
Monitor and ensure employee compliance with recurring training requirements.
Communicate company policies, updates, and directives to NTG personnel at remote locations.
All other duties that may be assigned.