Human Resource Assistant

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Qualifications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required for this role
Ability to collaborate and work independently
Strong written, grammatical, and proofreading skills
Excellent verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and time-management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
An interest in Human resources as demonstrated either through prior courses of study or prior jobs
Bachelor’s degree in human resources or relevant education and experience combined
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; talk or hear; balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; reach with hands and arms
The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus
Benefits
$22 to $30 an hour, based on experience
Responsibilities
The Human Resource Assistant will perform administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the organization’s Human Resource department
This role requires a fast learner with a willingness to take on projects and direction
The HR Assistant will understand basic Human Resources practices, HRIS systems
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 appropriate senior-level HR staff or management
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
Conducts or assists with new hire onboarding and orientation
Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, holiday parties, and retirement celebrations
Serve a key role on the Wellness Committee
Prepares invoices and expenses for payment
Schedule travel as required
Assist with HR projects as needed
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position
Performs other duties as assigned
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Job description
Summary

The Human Resource Assistant will perform administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the organization’s Human Resource department.

This role requires a fast learner with a willingness to take on projects and direction. The HR Assistant will understand basic Human Resources practices, HRIS systems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required for this role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:
• 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 appropriate senior-level HR staff or management.
• 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.
• Conducts or assists with new hire onboarding and orientation.
• Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, holiday parties, and retirement celebrations.
• Serve a key role on the Wellness Committee.
• Prepares invoices and expenses for payment.
• Schedule travel as required.
• Assist with HR projects as needed.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

TRAVEL

Travel is estimates at less than 5%.

LOCATION

Kent, Washington. This position will be in office, acting as the face of Human Resources.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
• Ability to collaborate and work independently.
• Strong written, grammatical, and proofreading skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and time-management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn human resource information system (HRIS), UKG experience preferred and other similar programs.
• An interest in Human resources as demonstrated either through prior courses of study or prior jobs.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or relevant education and experience combined.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS:

None required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; talk or hear; balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; reach with hands and arms. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Pay Range:

$22 to $30 an hour, based on experience