Temporary HR Employee Resource Associate

Tanimura & Antle•Yuma, AZ

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Temporary HR Associate is the first point of contact for employees, applicants, guests, and visitors, ensuring a welcoming and professional experience. This role is well-suited for someone with strong computer skills and an interest in building a career in Human Resources. You'll support a variety of HR functions like recruiting, onboarding, data entry, and maintaining accurate employee records, while helping to foster a culture of respect, integrity, and service.

Requirements

Strong computer skills
Interest in building a career in Human Resources
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Great attention to detail
Ability to multitask and work with constant interruptions

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual and bi-literate in English and Spanish.
Associate's degree and a minimum of two years of HR related work experience.
Superior written and verbal interpersonal skills to communicate, work with, and respond to questions from employees, in the field, to the various operations, outside agencies, team members, supervisors, management, and external stakeholders.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where either limited standardization exists or a recommendation needs to be made to produce the desired outcome.
Familiarity with Excel functions and formulas.
Promote a positive Company image, understand and support overall Department and Company priorities.
Must be a team player with a can-do attitude and be goal-driven.
Must work well with minimal supervision, take initiative, be a self-starter, have a sense of urgency, and be process-driven.

Responsibilities

Serve as a welcoming and professional first point of contact for employees, visitors, and callers-providing exceptional service in person, by phone, and via email
Promptly answer, screen, and forward all incoming calls to appropriate team members.
Support general HR functions by responding to inquiries on policies, benefits, payroll, recruiting, employee relations, and more
Assist new hires with onboarding paperwork and HR system registration
Maintain accurate employee records and personnel files
Assist with data entry, HRIS updates, and employment/unemployment verifications
Complete initial entitlement leaves request paperwork
Participate in department meetings and contribute to process improvement efforts
Stay up to date on company policies, procedures, and HR best practices
Ensure compliance with company policies while maintaining strict confidentiality of sensitive information
Assist with incoming and outgoing mail, supply inventory, and administrative tasks
Guide employees to appropriate HR resources and stay informed on current policies and procedures
Demonstrate reliable attendance and flexibility, including availability for evening and weekend support as needed
Perform additional duties as assigned