Human Resource Assistant

Linacast•Benton Harbor, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the HR Assistant will provide overall support services for the Human Resource department. This role serves as a bridge between employees and the HR Manager, overseeing the reception area and administrative tasks at the front desk of HR operations. The position involves managing various spreadsheets, developing employee communications, assisting with new hire onboarding, organizing employee documents, preparing orientation packets, generating badges, coordinating employee events, and conducting background checks and candidate screenings. The HR Assistant will also handle the mailing of termination letters and fulfill additional assigned responsibilities.

Requirements

Demonstrated intermediate-advanced level knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work independently and with little supervision.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion.
Ability to multi-task.
Must be detail oriented.
Possess excellent customer service and public speaking skills.
Possess strong spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills.
Ability to interact positively with employees of various backgrounds and provide a wide variety of assistance.
Must be flexible and able to adjust work schedule to meet department needs.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Basic knowledge of HR concepts and functions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or equivalent field preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a bridge between employees and the HR Manager, ensuring seamless communication of questions, comments, and concerns.
Oversee the reception area and administrative tasks at the front desk of HR operations.
Manage a variety of spreadsheets, encompassing data on locker assignments, apparel sizes, employee suggestions, vehicle registration, HR metrics, and more.
Develop and maintain employee communications through various channels.
Engage in the onboarding process for new hires using platforms such as Paylocity.
Organize the scanning and filing of all employee HR documents for efficient record-keeping.
Prepare comprehensive orientation packets for new employees.
Generate new hire and replacement badges as needed.
Provide support in coordinating various employee events and activities.
Conduct background checks and drug screenings as part of the recruitment process.
Screen candidates during the recruitment phase to ensure alignment with organizational needs.
Handle the mailing process for termination letters as required.
Fulfill any additional responsibilities as assigned.