Human Resource Assistant

SEALY MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC • Tuscaloosa, AL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Growing Team! Are you a detail-oriented administrative professional looking to expand your career in Human Resources? A successful and growing property management company that owns and operates premier apartment communities throughout the Southeast is seeking a full-time, fully on-site HR Assistant to support our HR Director at our corporate office. In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting approximately 300 employees across our regional portfolio by handling benefits administration, recruitment onboarding, and industry compliance. If you thrive in a multi-site team environment, love helping employees, and want direct mentorship from an HR leader, we want to meet you! The HR Assistant directly supports the HR Director with daily personnel operations for a successful, growing property management company that owns and operates apartment communities throughout the Southeast. Supporting a workforce of approximately 300 employees, this role balances standard administrative duties with benefits support, regional compliance tracking, and recruitment administration.

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• 1–2 years in an administrative role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in HRIS platforms (e.g., ADP and Yardi)
• Basic understanding of employment laws
• Basic understanding of Fair Housing guidelines
• Basic understanding of COBRA/HIPAA
• Strong multitasking abilities to handle requests from multiple out-of-state property sites.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience supporting an HR department or a multi-site company is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct administrative support to the HR Director on daily tasks and special projects.
• Maintain digital files and employee records in the Human Resources Information System (ADP).
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding company policies and benefits.
• Prepare HR reports for the HR Director on regional turnover rates, training completion, and open positions.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the HR Director to support evolving business needs.
• Assist employees across all Southeast regional locations with benefits enrollment, status changes, and general plan inquiries.
• Coordinate open enrollment under the direction of the HR Director by distributing materials.
• Reconcile benefit invoices monthly against employee records to ensure accurate billing.
• Post openings for various positions across our Southeast apartment communities.
• Screen resumes and schedule interviews across multiple property locations.
• Coordinate background checks, drug screenings, and reference checks.
• Facilitate onboarding and introduce new hires to the benefits platform.
• Track compliance for mandatory industry certifications (e.g., Fair Housing, safety, and technical certs).
• Audit location sites for property poster compliance.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive plans available for employees and families (employer pays a portion).
• Dental & Vision: Optional coverage available for individuals and families.
• Supplemental Policies: Access to various optional supplemental insurance plans.
• Life Insurance: 100% company-paid $15,000 life insurance policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED