Human Resources Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

Assists the Human Resources Department in carrying out various Human Resources programs, procedures and

responsibilities for all company employees.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains Human Resource Information System records and compiles reports from database as needed

• Order and maintain supplies for office personnel

• Maintains employee records, reports and logs pertaining to applicant flow procedures

• Assists in recruitment efforts for exempt and nonexempt personnel (excluding managerial levels and above);

helps coordinated the use of temporary employees, schedule interviews, etc.

• Prepare new hire orientation materials and packets; conducts new employee orientations; conduct reference

checks; set-up and maintain employee files

• Assist with entry level interviews

Update system with missing punches

Create new hire folders and file employee information in personnel files

• Participates in benefits administration

• Assists in monitoring the attendance policy and keep track of associate points

• Administrative support to all areas of HR Department

• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED.

Previous HR experience preferred.

Degree in HR preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Prior knowledge of principles and practices of Human Resources

• Prior experience with an HRIS database

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Must interact effectively with all levels of employees and management

• Excellent Computer skills and proficiency in the following: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Outlook

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

Identify the physical and mental requirements of the position. You may chose from the list below and add any other requirements necessary to perform each of the essential job functions of the position.

1. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth

perception, and the ability to adjust focus

2. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk and hear 

3. Employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds 

4. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time 

5. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate 

6. The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences 

7. The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so other will understand 

8. The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted