D/C Human Resources Asst

The TJX Companies, Inc.•Phoenix, AZ

1d•$21 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Assistant will be responsible for the clerical and administrative functions within the HR department. This role involves performing duties directly related to leaves of absence, payroll, file administration, benefits, workers compensation, unemployment, and preparing associated reports. The assistant will counsel associates, respond to information requests, and complete necessary HR forms and documents. Additionally, they will interact with the Home Office and outside vendors on various HR-related issues.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent work experience
Good organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of basic HR functions (payroll, files, and benefits)
Knowledge of MS Excel
Knowledge of MS Word

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred
Knowledge of payroll systems preferred (Kronos, Workday)

Responsibilities

Updates and maintains the payroll system, petty cash, and creates payroll adjustments/increases.
Completes calendar entries and transmits payroll in conjunction with the Home Office.
Audits payroll reports and makes corrections as necessary; processes stop payments for voided checks and prepares checks for distribution.
Updates and maintains the HRIS, including personnel files, profiles, new hire paperwork, bid acceptances, and personnel change status.
Tracks, maintains, and prepares various lists and reports such as new hire evaluations, attendance (sick, vacation, holiday time), and seniority/shift information.
Coordinates the benefits program, including insurance, 401(k), leaves of absence, appointment tracking, and follow-up.
Counsels associates on benefit plans and provisions, and assists in completing claims and open enrollment forms.
Assists in new hire and benefit orientations for bilingual associates and aids with translations for associate relations, benefits, and medical services matters.
Assists the training department and other classes as necessary.
Responds to associate inquiries regarding HR-related issues, including employment verifications, information clarification, and follow-up on requested documentation.
Responds to external inquiries regarding various Human Resources issues.
Completes employment verifications, processes unemployment information, and responds to wage verifications.
Interacts with the Home Office on HR administrative issues and keeps the Human Resources Supervisor informed.
Participates in special projects as assigned.

Benefits

Associate discount
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
smoking cessation support
bereavement leave
401(k) Associate contributions
credit union
cell phone discounts
401(k) match (for those meeting certain service or hours requirements)
medical (for those meeting certain service or hours requirements)
dental (for those meeting certain service or hours requirements)
vision (for those meeting certain service or hours requirements)
life insurance (for those meeting certain service or hours requirements)
disability coverage (for those meeting certain service or hours requirements)
paid parental leave (for those meeting certain service or hours requirements)
paid holidays/vacation/sick (for those meeting certain service or hours requirements)
scholarship program (for those meeting certain service or hours requirements)