HR Assistant-Dc

Dollar General•South Boston, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Assistant supports human resources operations for a distribution center. The role performs HRIS functions for hourly employees, maintains applicant and confidential personnel records, prepares new-hire paperwork, and responds to general questions about benefits, compensation, recruiting, and employee relations. It also supports recruiting, onboarding, employee records, workers’ compensation and safety documentation, and day-to-day department administration. Additional duties may include assisting with fitness center registration, distributing staffing reports, and serving as backup to the switchboard operator.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Familiarity with distribution center positions.

Responsibilities

Performs HRIS functions for hourly employees and may run HRIS reports.
Maintains applicant data and records, tracks acknowledgements, and prepares new-hire paperwork.
Coordinates and maintains confidential personnel records.
Answers general human resources questions about benefits, compensation, recruiting, and employee relations.
Processes applications, schedules interviews, and assists with background checks and reference checks.
Assists with random drug testing.
May log and process department bills and invoices.
Assists with new employee orientations.
Maintains accident reports, workers’ compensation paperwork, and OSHA logs.
Maintains job postings.
May assist with fitness center registration.
Receives and distributes incoming department mail and maintains office supplies.
May act as the primary backup to the Switchboard Operator.
May order flowers, birthday cakes, and similar items for distribution center employees.
May maintain and distribute the distribution center staffing report.