Human Resource Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY: (The primary function/purpose of this job.)

The Human Resources Assistant helps with the administration of company policies and procedures, employee benefits, employee relations, recruitment, and other HR related functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (The major task areas required of the incumbents to successfully perform in this job.)

· Sends out benefit information and conducts new hire orientation.

· Ensure timely enrollments in benefit plans.

· Creates and maintains electronic employee personnel files and updates changes to employee records.

· Responds to employees’ concerns regarding insurance benefits and explains various benefit plans.

· Assists in the recruiting team as needed.

· Responds to unemployment claims, child support benefit enrollment, and assists the safety department with worker’s compensation claim information.

· Assists in administering the employee benefit programs such as health, dental and vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, flexible spending, time off with pay, workers compensation, employee assistance, COBRA and other plans.

· May assist with verifying calculation of monthly premium statements for all group insurance policies and resolving discrepancies with the carriers.

· Serves as a back-up in the absence of the Human Resources Manager and a liaison concerning HR related functions. This includes knowledge of all benefit plans and claim processing (health/dental, vision, life, STD, etc), the Company retirement plan (profit sharing and 401(k)), handling sensitive and confidential information, drug & alcohol administration, and understanding the more complex HR issues.

· Assists with the completion of various salary and benefit surveys.

· Reconcile travel expenses for field team in Concur.

QUALIFICATIONS:(Minimum requirements to competently perform the key responsibilities of this job in terms of educational background, work experience, licenses/certifications or other knowledge, skills, and abilities.)

- Minimum of High School Diploma or GED. Bachelor's degree in human resources, business or related discipline preferred.

- Requires ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive data and payroll information.

- Requires the ability to present a professional image and to encourage others to do the same.

- Requires strong teamwork and flexibility to accomplish goals and department deadlines.

- Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

- Requires strong customer orientation in interacting with and resolving issues in a timely, professional and positive manner.

- Proficient in Microsoft office products.

- Prior experience with HRIS preferred.

- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Work Location: In person