P&O Assistant

DSV•Sterling, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The P&O Assistant provides clerical and administrative support to the human resources department and may support recruitment, payroll administration, and other HR functions. The role supports recruiting activities, coordinates new-hire orientation and related paperwork, maintains personnel files, assists with paperwork audits and processing, contributes to HR projects and initiatives, supports open enrollment, and assists with payroll processing. The position requires confidentiality, attention to detail, strong organization and communication skills, customer service focus, and flexibility as business needs and priorities shift. The employee may need to work overtime as dictated by the business. The role is based in a warehouse environment where temperatures may be unregulated and range from mild to moderate during warmer and colder months. The work environment typically has low to moderate noise, with rare exposure to fumes, airborne particles, or toxic or caustic chemicals.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Local language required.
Intermediate mathematical skills.
Microsoft Office computer skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
High sense of urgency and customer service focus.
Flexibility with shifting priorities and business needs, including a flexible schedule.
Ability to work in unregulated warehouse temperatures that can range from mild to moderate during warmer and colder months.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull 21–50 pounds.
Ability to reach above the shoulder and outward, squat, or kneel.

Nice To Haves

One year of human resources, payroll, or clerical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Support recruiting by scheduling interviews, sending background checks, attending job fairs or recruitment events as needed, arranging drug tests, and contacting select candidates.
Coordinate new-hire orientation, including scheduling, preparing paperwork, creating employee files, and ensuring I-9 completion and compliance.
Maintain personnel files in compliance with applicable legal requirements.
Support the auditing, review, and processing of paperwork and forms.
Participate in special projects and initiatives, including engagement activities, job fairs, and HR assessments.
Maintain confidentiality and perform duties in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Support the company's open enrollment period to ensure smooth processing.
Support payroll processing.
Work overtime as dictated by business, whether mandatory or voluntary.
Perform other duties as assigned.