Human Resources Assistant

HR Assistant needed. Must have Associate Degree in HR and related experience.

POSITION SUMMARY

Assist the HR staff with recruitment and onboarding activities, and provide administrative support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide general office support for the human resources department.
• Respond to inquiries about employment opportunities in person or by telephone.
• Review applicant data from the applicant tracking system, and conduct phone screens for selected candidates.
• Schedule interviews, and update the interview and recruitment logs.
• Responsible for onboarding of new hires by emailing welcome correspondence and employment contract documents.
• Create and maintain employee personnel files, including e-filing documents received via email.
• Perform data entry of new employee records into human resources software.
• Request ePay cards from Vendor and distribute to new employees.
• Distribute new and replacement IDs to employees.
• Track the issuance and return of company property.
• Prepare and distribute job letters to employees on a timely basis.
• Assist with employee engagement activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Associate degree in HR plus 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Human resources experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook required.
• Minimum typing speed of 50 WPM.
• Ability to maintain a high-level of confidentiality.
• Detail-oriented, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, meeting all deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to respond quickly, accurately and thoroughly to all requests.
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions.