Human Resources Assistant

Cabinetworks Group•Duncanville, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cabinetworks Group, our shared purpose is to bring the kitchen to life. We design and manufacture the most comprehensive choice of kitchen cabinets in the country across our brands that include iconic leaders like KraftMaid®, Medallion® and Merillat®. We are America’s largest privately held cabinetmaker, a best-in-class team of over 6,000 team members across 20 locations, including 15 manufacturing facilities. This is an onsite position. The Human Resources Assistant provides administrative support, maintains personnel records, provides Workday processing, coordinates luncheons, plant events, and works on special projects as needed. Also, answers employee questions pertaining to human resources matters and maintains highly confidential and sensitive information. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize diversified workload.

Requirements

Associates Degree
Three years office type work experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with employment law, including FMLA, ADA, WC, and COBRA
Proficiency with MS Office
High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
Position requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy
Attention to detail in composing, typing, filing, and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines
Must be willing to work needed hours to assure successful team results and to assure closure of team assignments
Must be comfortable working with all levels of management

Responsibilities

Process and review employment applications in order to evaluate qualifications or eligibility of applicants.
Conduct preliminary interview perceiver questionnaires and participate in selection of employee applications for pre-hire
Explain company personnel policies, benefits, and procedures to employees or job applicants and conduct new hire orientations
Process, verify, and maintain documentation relating to personnel activities such as staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations, and classifications
Enter and maintain information in Workday regarding personnel information, benefit changes and Leave of Absences
Answer questions regarding examinations, eligibility, salaries, benefits, and other pertinent information
Examine employee files to answer inquiries and provide information for personnel actions
Request information from law enforcement officials, previous employers, and other references in order to determine applicants' employment acceptability
Explain FMLA, Short-term disability policies and procedures to employees.
Responsible for processing all FMLA and Short-term disability claims and ensuring compliance with the FMLA
Coordinates summer picnic, holiday parties and company luncheons
Responsible for annual benefit enrollment, including educating employees on benefit changes
General clerical duties to help the HR department run effectively
Answer multi-line phones, greet customers/applicants
Assist HR Manager in a variety of personnel and safety activities