Human Resources Assistant
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 position provides confidential assistance to employees, supports recruitment and onboarding, administers company policies and documentation, and performs clerical duties. It is essentially sedentary, with regular stair climbing and access to office and plant areas, extensive keyboard use, and occasional offsite training, 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.
- Experience using Microsoft Office programs.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work well under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively with plant operations leadership, staff, employees, coworkers, and vendors.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to speak, listen, communicate effectively, participate in meetings and initiatives, and provide thorough written documentation.
- Ability to regularly climb stairs and access all areas of the office and plant.
- Ability to use a keyboard and office equipment regularly.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with HRIS and ATS systems.
- Experience in HR operations in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Answer employee 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 HR policies, procedures, and practices.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
