Human Resource Assistant

• Answer telephone and greet applicants, managers, vendors and other visitors, directs them to appropriate department or staff member.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation.
• Compile and type reports from employment, compensation, benefits and training records and statistics.
• Tabulate interview scores of applicants interviewed for employment.
• Prepare and extend temporary employment offer letters to applicants that successfully passed the interview process.
• Assist supervisor in conducting salary surveys within defined labor markets.
• Assist supervisor in meeting all requirements of the human resource department in an efficient and prompt manner.
• Input personnel data into computer systems and generate reports from those systems.
• Assist supervisor in advising employees of promotion and transfer possibilities.
• Act as a liaison between the organization and external benefits providers and vendors, which may include health, disability, and retirement plan providers.
• Complete and submit insurance claims and related benefit documentation to the accounting department and insurance companies as assigned by the supervisor.
• Provides clerical support to the human resources department.
• Assist supervisor in conducting training programs, in assisting employees in understanding the job descriptions of their positions, status of employees and grievances.
• May request and give telephone and written verification of employment.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ideally a Baccalaureate Degree in Human Resources, or equivalent plus1 year of office experience, or
• An Associate Degree in business or a related field, plus two years of experience, or
• College coursework in business or human resources administration plus three (3) years prior related office experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Ability to organize, prioritize work and to meet deadlines.
• Computer skills, Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

This is a full-time twenty-six (26) pay period position. Performs administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the organization’s human resource department.