Human Resources Assistant

Joy Baking Group•Hermitage, PA

About The Position

The Human Resources Assistant works under the Human Resources Manager and performs tasks across the HR department, including hiring, benefits administration, workers’ compensation, leave administration, personnel tracking and support, annual event planning, and department projects. The role supports employees with HR questions and helps carry out recruitment, onboarding, policy administration, training, and clerical work. The position is essentially sedentary, with regular stair climbing and access to all areas of the office and plant, extensive keyboard operation, and occasional offsite trainings, seminars, and webinars.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
Proven experience in HR operations; experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment is preferred.
Experience with full-cycle recruitment and onboarding.
Ability to speak, listen, and communicate effectively with team members and participate in team and department meetings and initiatives.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to collect, organize, process, and file required paperwork.
Ability to collaborate effectively and build strong relationships with plant operations leadership and staff.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees in personnel interactions and provide thorough written documentation.
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Ability to work professionally with employees, coworkers, and vendors.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to regularly climb stairs and access all areas of the office and plant.
Ability to perform extensive keyboard operation and regularly use office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with HRIS and ATS systems.

Responsibilities

Assist employees with questions about practices, policies, benefits, and other HR needs in a friendly and confidential manner.
Process and review employment applications to evaluate qualifications or eligibility, and track applicants through screening processes.
Support talent acquisition, including applicant phone screens, appointment scheduling, and administration of the applicant tracking system.
Process new-hire information and background checks, coordinate drug screens, and complete I-9 and E-Verify requirements.
Coordinate employee onboarding and orientations.
Participate in implementing policies, procedures, and practices involving the HR function.
Assist with planning and coordinating training programs and employee events.
Track employee attendance.
Understand and administer company policies, procedures, and documentation.
Cover reception as needed.
Perform clerical duties, including data entry and filing.
Perform other duties as assigned.