Human Resources Assistant
About The Position
The Human Resources Assistant provides day-to-day administrative support to the Human Resources team in a corporate office environment. The role focuses on maintaining accurate employee data, updating the HRIS, supporting benefits administration, and completing general HR administrative tasks. The position offers hands-on HR experience while supporting organizational growth and acquisitions. This is a contract position based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and is fully onsite. Standard business hours are either 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The work involves computer-based data entry and HRIS updates, handling electronic and physical employee files, and occasional front desk coverage. The role works closely with a professional HR team in a structured, supportive setting.
Requirements
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Ability to handle confidential employee information professionally.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Experience with administrative support and filing.
- Accurate data-entry skills.
- Familiarity with HR terminology and human resources processes.
- Clear and professional communication with employees, candidates, and visitors.
- Willingness to support HR activities related to organizational growth and acquisitions.
Nice To Haves
- Previous HR administrative or HRIS/data-entry experience is preferred.
- Interest in building a career in human resources within a corporate HR environment.
Responsibilities
- Enter new-hire information and update existing employee records in the HRIS accurately and promptly.
- Assist with migrating employee data and files from the existing HRIS into RVI, ensuring data integrity and completeness.
- Provide administrative support during benefits open enrollment, including preparing materials, processing forms, and updating records.
- Support HR activities related to acquisitions, including data consolidation, record updates, and documentation.
- Assist with processing PTO payouts and administration of the annual review process.
- Complete employment verification requests promptly and accurately while maintaining confidentiality.
- Provide front desk coverage as needed, including greeting visitors, answering phones, and directing inquiries.
- Maintain accurate, organized, and confidential employee records in electronic and physical formats.
- Provide general administrative support to the HR team, including filing, data entry, document preparation, and other assigned tasks.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contribution options
- Voluntary life insurance and AD&D for employees and dependents
- Short- and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave; eligibility and terms may vary
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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