Human Resources Assistant

Schedule - M-F 8a-4:30p, 32-40 hrs/week, onsite

• Will need test scores - MS Word, Excel, Data Entry, AlphaNumeric Data Entry, General Typing
• Compensation $22 - $26/hr

We are seeking a highly organized and customer-focused professional to support our Human Resources team during a critical open enrollment and recruiting period. In this role, you will serve as the primary point of contact for employees and visitors by managing walk-in traffic, answering incoming calls, assisting employees with open enrollment activities, supporting internal apprenticeship recruiting initiatives, performing data entry, and providing administrative support on a variety of HR projects and departmental initiatives. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and demonstrate the ability to professionally manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional customer service. Strong communication skills, discretion, and a commitment to confidentiality are essential. Candidates should possess solid computer skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, and experience working with HRIS platforms; familiarity with Workday is preferred. A working knowledge of employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans, is highly desirable to effectively support employees with open enrollment and benefits-related inquiries. Successful candidates will be detail-oriented, adaptable, and capable of maintaining accuracy and professionalism while responding to frequent interruptions and competing priorities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Serve as the first point of contact for employees, applicants, visitors, and vendors by greeting walk-ins, answering and directing incoming calls, and responding to routine HR inquiries in a professional and courteous manner. · Provide administrative support for Human Resources operations, including data entry, document management, record maintenance, report preparation, scheduling, and other department activities. · Assist employees with open enrollment and routine benefits-related questions by providing general information, directing employees to appropriate resources, and helping navigate HRIS and benefits enrollment systems. · Support the administration of employee benefit programs by processing documentation, maintaining records, and ensuring accurate and timely completion of enrollment-related activities. · Assist with internal apprenticeship recruiting efforts by coordinating candidate communications, scheduling interviews, maintaining applicant records, and supporting recruitment events and initiatives. · Maintain accurate employee and candidate information within HR systems while ensuring the confidentiality and security of sensitive information. · Support onboarding activities, employee communications, and other HR programs to promote a positive employee experience. · Assist Human Resources team members with special projects, audits, process improvements, and other administrative tasks as assigned. · Effectively manage multiple priorities, frequent interruptions, and changing business needs while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and exceptional customer service.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 yr experience in an administrative role with exposure to human resources
• Pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Management or related field preferred
• Working knowledge of employee benefits programs and open enrollment processes.
• Experience using HRIS systems, preferably Workday.
• Previous experience in Human Resources, benefits administration, customer service, or a related administrative role.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive employee information.
• Organized and able to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assigned responsibilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Valid driver's license