About the position
We have an opening in our Human Resources department for an Human Resources Assistant. We are passionate about the environment while delivering life sustaining, high quality water service to families and communities. We embrace progress, provide training & development to inspire success in every aspect of our business and culture. In addition, we provide a competitive benefits package and 401(K). This is a hybrid work opportunity. The Company feels that three shared days in the office and two days with the option of working remotely allows for both collaborative time and quiet space for deep work. Eligible employees for hybrid work are required to work in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. There may be a need for additional office days based on specific business requirement.
Responsibilities
- Perform full cycle recruiting for entry level roles.
- Assists in scheduling interviews and coordination pre-employment activities for new hires.
- Runs onboarding for all employees weekly.
- Assist with routine leaves of absence and worker's comp, including providing guidance to employees on their options and answering general questions.
- Responsible for obtaining and filing I9s for all new employees.
- Assist Employee Relations with intake and documentation of cases.
- Maintain two HR ticketing systems- one for general employee questions and NAVEX, used for employee relations case intake.
- Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management.
- Regularly analyze data as requested as it relates to Human Capital Metrics and rate case requests.
- Approves and codes invoices for the Human Resources department.
- Coordinates employee recognition programs.
- Maintains all employee files and documentation in, including the filing of benefits records, employee records, and I9s in a timely manner.
- Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records.
- Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
- Assist in the development of leadership development and succession materials, including scheduling and planning sessions documenting discussions, and sharing concise information from the meetings with all.
- Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, holiday parties, and retirement celebrations.
- Provide general administrative support to the HR team.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in related field required.
- Driver's License required.
- Ability to travel to regional locations in Connecticut and Maine as needed or required; potential for travel to other operating companies of SJW Group.
- Prior related office experience preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package.
- 401(K).
