Human Resources Assistant

PENAIR CREDIT UNION•Pensacola, FL

11h•$19 - $21

About The Position

The HR Assistant provides operational support across payroll, benefits, recruiting, and employee programs to ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient HR service delivery. This role is responsible for maintaining data integrity, supporting employee lifecycle processes, and assisting with payroll and HR initiatives. The HR Assistant partners with the HR team and leadership to deliver responsive service while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and accuracy.

Requirements

Three years to five years of similar or related experience, including preparatory experience.
A two-year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study at a business or trade school equivalent to approximately 64 credit hours. Additional work experience may substitute on a year for year basis.
Accurate math skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
Professional written and verbal communication skills required.
Ability to manage multiple simultaneous priorities.
Must maintain composure under the stress of deadlines & requirements.
Ability to exercise highest level of discretion on both internal and external confidential matters.
Proficiency with basic computer skills and Microsoft office.

Responsibilities

Assist with payroll data entry, verification, and processing to ensure timely and accurate payroll for all employees.
Prepare, organize, and maintain payroll records and reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly, year-end).
Respond to employee and management inquiries regarding payroll procedures and issues.
Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in all payroll-related tasks.
Serve as backup for payroll processing as needed.
Support benefits administration, including enrollments, claims, and employee communications.
Help with new employee onboarding, orientation, and offboarding; ensure accurate HRIS data entry.
Assist with reporting, including payroll reports, employee reports, and others as requested.
Assist with scheduling interviews, communicating with candidates.
Track requisitions and candidate progress in HRIS; assist with pre-employment screening and testing.
Support employee wellness, recognition, and engagement programs by coordinating activities, preparing materials, tracking participation, and producing reports as requested.
Provide administrative support for department-wide initiatives, compliance reviews, policy updates, scheduling, document preparation, and communication for the AVP of Human Resources.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.