HR Assistant (Full Time)

Compass Group•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Assistant provides administrative support to the Human Resources Director on personnel matters and assists with payroll processing. The role supports employee service, benefits enrollment, employment documentation, background checks, HR audits, employee records, recruitment, and general office administration. The position is based at the University of Houston. Shifts may vary, and the schedule requires open availability. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Because the position serves an educational facility, work may be reduced or paused during academic breaks; these periods may be unpaid and treated as temporary layoffs. Depending on business needs, year-round work may be required, potentially at another location during breaks.

Requirements

HR experience.
A passion for working with people.
Strong customer service skills.
Open availability; shifts may vary.
Ability to perform the position’s essential functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Answer employee requests and questions as part of customer service functions.
Conduct benefits enrollment for new employees.
Verify I-9 documentation, complete I-9 forms, and track and initiate updates as required.
Submit online investigation requests and assist with employee background checks.
Audit payroll, benefits, or other HR programs and recommend corrective action.
Update HR spreadsheets with employee change requests and process related paperwork.
Assist with processing terminations.
Assist with preparing performance review forms.
Assist the HR Manager with research and special projects.
Assist with recruitment and the interview process.
Contact companies about employee discount coupons as directed by the HR Manager.
Schedule meetings and interviews as requested by the HR Manager.
Schedule conferences by reserving facilities at local hotels or restaurants.
Make photocopies, fax documents, and perform other clerical functions.
File papers and documents in appropriate employee files.
Prepare correspondence and new employee files.
Process mail.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Opportunities for Training and Development
Retirement Plan
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
Medical insurance for full-time associates
Dental insurance for full-time associates
Vision insurance for full-time associates
Life Insurance/AD for full-time associates
Disability insurance for full-time associates
Commuter Benefits for full-time associates
Employee Assistance Program for full-time associates
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for full-time associates
Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits may be available in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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