Human Resources Assistant

Signet Federal Credit Union•Paducah, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Assistant provides support to the organization through areas of recruitment, training, employee relations, compensation, and investigations. This role will conduct recruitment and selection effort for all potential candidates; writes and places postings, reviews applications/resumes, collaborates with supervisors to screen and interview candidates, reference checks, extends job offers, and new-employee onboarding.

Requirements

Associates degree or equivalent 1-2 years in human resources, or related experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent people skills
Excellent organizational skills and diligence
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Diligence and accuracy
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with diverse levels of employees.
Knowledge of human resource management
Knowledge of labor and employment law
Ability to interpret and administer company policies.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Required to sign a Confidentiality Agreement.

Nice To Haves

Experience in accounting, human resources, business, or related preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct recruitment and selection efforts for all potential candidates.
Write and place job postings.
Review applications and resumes.
Collaborate with supervisors to screen and interview candidates.
Perform reference checks.
Extend job offers.
Onboard new employees.
Inform new hires and employees during open enrollment of benefits eligibility by explaining various programs and answering questions.
Administer employee benefit programs.
Administer leave programs such as Short-Term Disability, FMLA, Military, and Personal Leaves of Absence.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and consistency in the application of leave programs.
Oversee monthly employee benefit administration, including reconciling billing, new benefits enrollments, and cancellations.
Update and maintain the payroll system by maintaining records on all employees regarding compensation hours, paid time off, holiday, and sick day usage.
Maintain and secure all payroll benefits and timecard databases, ensuring all necessary information is correct, timely, and updated as needed.
Respond to employee relations issues such as employee complaints, harassment allegations, and civil rights complaints.
Develop, recommend, and implement personnel policies and procedures.
Prepare and maintain a handbook on policies and procedures.
Write and edit job descriptions as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.