Temporary HR Assistant

The TJX Companies, Inc.•Worcester, MA

2d•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

TJ Maxx is seeking a temporary HR Assistant for a 4-6 month period. This role is responsible for the clerical and administrative functions within the HR department, including duties related to payroll, file administration, benefits, workers compensation, leaves of absence, unemployment, and report preparation. The HR Assistant will counsel associates, respond to information requests, and complete necessary HR forms and documents. This position also involves interaction with the Home Office and outside vendors on various HR-related issues.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent work experience
Good organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of basic HR functions (payroll, files and benefits)
Knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word preferred
Knowledge of payroll systems preferred. (Kronos, ADI)
1-2 years related experience

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in Payroll department.
Experience in administration

Responsibilities

Updates and maintains the HRIS to include personnel files, profiles, new hire paperwork, bid acceptances and personnel change status.
Tracks, maintains and prepares various lists and reports to include new hire evaluations, attendance (sick, vacation and holiday time), seniority and shift information, etc.
Associate Relations filing including new hire personnel files, pulling files for grievances, medical and ADA files, etc.
Coordinates the benefits program to include insurance, 401(k), leaves of absences, appointment tracking and follow-up.
Completes industrial accident paperwork.
Counsels associates on benefit plans and provisions, and assists in completing claims and open enrollment forms.
Assists in new hire and benefit orientations for bilingual associates and assists with translations for associate relations, benefits and medical services matters.
Assists training department with train-the-trainer, ESL and other classes as necessary.
Responds to associate inquiries regarding HR related issues including employment verifications, clarification of information and follow-up on request documentation.
Retrieves drug test results and ensures records and reports are appropriately maintained.
Responds to external inquiries regarding a variety of Human Resources issues.
Responsible for the day to day administration of Workers Compensation, to include case management, drug testing and OSHA logs.
Ensures proper distribution of the OSHA log, first reports of injury, lost time reports, weekly and monthly accident statistics, industrial accident list, temporary alternative duty list and permanent light duty list.
Interacts with and maintains working relationships with the company's doctor, health insurance carriers, the general medical community, Worker's Compensation insurance personnel and Home Office Benefits and Risk Management departments.
Completes employment verifications, processes unemployment information and responds to wage verifications.
Interacts with Home Office on HR administrative issues and keeps the Human Resources Supervisor informed, as needed.
Participates in special projects as assigned.