HR Assistant

Twin Rivers Foods • Fort Smith, AR

301d

About The Position

The HR Assistant position at 2nd Street Production in Fort Smith, AR, is a full-time clerical role within the Human Resources department. The HR Assistant will be responsible for a variety of tasks including answering telephone inquiries, greeting job applicants, verifying application completeness, checking references, posting job opportunities, scheduling interviews, distributing payroll checks, and assisting with new Team Member orientation. The role also involves maintaining confidential personnel records, organizing meetings, compiling data for reports, and handling employment verification for current and past Team Members. The HR Assistant will report directly to the Human Resources Manager and will be expected to perform any other duties or special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of previous experience in a similar role.
• Bi-lingual preferred.
• Excellent people skills and proficient typing skills (45 wpm).
• Complete literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to perform basic spreadsheet functions.
• Ability to operate a 10 key calculator.
• Excellent organizational skills and good math and reading skills.
• Good data entry skills and a strong attendance record.
• Flexible work schedule to meet departmental needs.

Nice To Haves

• Education beyond high school including less than two years of special training, vocational school, and/or college courses.
• Standard computer skills including generating simple letters and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone inquiries and direct calls to appropriate personnel.
• Greet job applicants and verify that applications are complete and accurate.
• Check references and previous employment history of prospective Team Members.
• Post job opportunities and place advertisements.
• Schedule interviews and distribute payroll checks.
• Complete forms and type memos and correspondence.
• Enter new hire, rehire, termination, and Team Member change information into the system(s).
• Assist with new Team Member orientation.
• Answer Team Member questions regarding payroll, policies, and benefits.
• Handle employment verification for current and past Team Members.
• Organize meetings and Team Member luncheons.
• Compile data for reports and/or Team Member awards.
• Maintain confidential personnel records and order supplies.
• Process employment applications and maintain attendance records.
• Check call-in recordings and maintain call-in logs.
• Process vacation requests and monitor transfers, raises, promotions, and demotions.
• Type letters and monitor and audit pending files.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
• Education Level: High school or GED