Human Resources Assistant

Harborlight Credit Union•Whitehall, MI

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary focus for this position is to provide administrative and operational support to the HR department, helping to ensure smooth and efficient HR functions across the credit union. The HR Assistant is responsible for managing HR systems, assisting with benefits and payroll administration, coordinating staff conference and training, and supporting the development of internal procedures and training resources.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
1-3 years customer service experience.
2+ years of experience in HR or administrative support.
Strong professional communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and accurately
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field preferred.
Specialized HR or related certification preferred.
Familiarity with HRIS platforms, payroll systems, and benefits administration preferred.
Experience creating training and development resources.
Knowledge of Credit Union products, services, and philosophy preferred.

Responsibilities

Meet service standards and expectations.
Attend staff and department meetings as scheduled.
Promote credit union products and services.
Respond Promptly and courteously to member and staff inquiries.
Keep work area clean and sensitive material properly secured.
Complete assigned training in a timely manner as required for compliance with regulations.
Maintain employee records, HRIS systems, and ensure data accuracy and compliance.
Assist with employee benefits enrollment, changes, and communications, support open enrollment and vendor coordination.
Schedule and manage staff conferences, training sessions, and employee engagement activities.
Serve as a backup for payroll processing and administration.
Collaborate with department leaders to create and distribute training materials while tracking completion and feedback.
Assist in drafting and updating HR policies and procedures.
Perform general HR administrative tasks include filing, reporting, correspondence, and responding to employee inquiries.
Maintain confidential personnel files and ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies.
Partner with HR Manager and other departments to support and complete onboarding, training, and employee development initiatives.
Perform additional HR-related tasks as assigned on a daily, weekly, monthly, or annual basis.
Stay up to date on credit union policy and procedures.
Adhere to regulations.