HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT

Description

JOB SUMMARY: The Human Resources Assistant will perform administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the organizations human resources department. RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: • Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records and documentation. • Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to the Human Resources Director. • Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records • Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately. • Provides clerical support to the HR department. • Acts as a liaison between the organization and external benefits providers and vendors, which may include health, disability and retirement plan providers. • Conducts or assists with new hire orientation. • Assists with planning and execution of special events such as befits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, etc. • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, or Experience

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: 1. Associates degree or two years of college plus two years or more on the job training in Human Resources or related experience. 2. Extensive experience performing a variety of office, administrative and clerical duties. 3. Experience with and a strong aptitude for Excel and other business software programs. 4. Ability to prioritize and plan work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans 5. Must speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations 6. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality 7. Consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance 8. Ability to edit work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively 9. Must be detail oriented, with excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills 10. Adapts to changes in work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events 11. Problem solving by identifies and resolving problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully 12. Strong interpersonal skills, able to maintain confidentiality and remain open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to listen and make changes as needed