Human Resources (HR) Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Job Functions:

• Must have strong communication skills, bilingual Spanish language capability is highly desired.

• Must possess strong communications skills – both verbal and written.

• Supervise the maintenance of employee records and payroll processing.

• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, detail oriented licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.

• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of experience in job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.

• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.

• Implements new permanent orientation and employee recognition programs.

• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.

• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.

• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.

• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.

• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

In addition to the Essential Job Functions listed above:

• Prepare and submit Weekly Status reports to the General Manager, and Corporate Controller.

• Attend Department Head meetings as needed.

• Create and maintain Employee Handbook and other associated HR related manuals.

• Complete special tasks assigned by General Manager, or Corporate Controller.

• May assist with constructive and timely performance evaluations.

• Coordinate all issuance and retrieval of building keys, security codes

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.

• At least one year of human resource management experience preferred, or other business related degree with at least three years successful experience performing similar human resource management experience.

• SHRM-CP a plus.

Human Resources (HR) Administration, HRIS - Human Resources Info Systems, Onboarding, Employee Relations, Background Checks, Benefits Coordination, Benefits Payroll, Paychex