What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Assistant position at AG Growth International Inc.?
Position Title: Temporary HR Assistant (Full or Part Time)
Department: Human Resources
Division: AGI Digital
Location: Lenexa, KS, USA
About AGI
AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 3,800 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.
The Opportunity
Our team in Lenexa, KS is currently in search of a Temporary HR Assistant to work either part-time or full-time hours for a temporary assignment of 2 to 3 months.
Assist with HR related activities, scheduling of employee events and trainings, managing records, payroll and employee relations.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate company and employee events and trainings.
- Attend regular meetings.
- Assist the HRBP with administrating various employee benefits programs including group medical/vision, dental, life and supplemental insurances.
- Support recruiting functions, interviewing, and screening employee candidates as assigned.
- Coordinates new hire onboarding including orientation and new hire paperwork utilizing the company’s HRIS.
- Records data of employee changes/transfers, etc. in the company’s HRIS.
- Ability to answer/field employee questions and/or concerns regarding Human Resource policy, procedures, or employee handbook interpretations.
- Maintain confidentiality for HR related issues.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as per business need.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of Human Resources or Office Management experience preferred.
- Experience with HRIS systems (UKG) preferred.
- Collaborative work style and ability to work effectively across departments.
- Service oriented, collaborative approach has exceptional follow up and organization skills.
- Must possess excellent oral, written, presentation and listening skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft office products (Word, Excel, Sharepoint and PowerPoint)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and quickly adapt to changing priorities.
- Confidence to ask questions and seek clarity when required.
AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.
