Human Resources Assistant (Temporary)

Job description

Human Resources Assistant (Temporary) - Cherry Hill, NJ (Corporate)

How you’ll make a meaningful impact as an Avalon Flooring Human Resources Assistant:

Our success relies on the positive, can-do attitude of each member of the Avalon team. The HR Assistant is an essential member of the fast-paced HR Team at Avalon Flooring. You will primarily focus on providing support to the HR Department by performing administrative and payroll-related tasks to keep our department running efficiently.

Joining Avalon Flooring brings the following perks and benefits to support you in your personal and professional journey:

• Temporary position with the possibility to transition to a permanent role
• 401(k) to help you invest in your future
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance - multiple plan options available to support your needs
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to help you pay for medical, dependent and transit expenses tax free*
• Extensive training to ensure you’re well equipped to succeed
• Business casual dress code so you can be comfortable while you work
• Employee store discounts and more perks

Here is what you can expect in your role – also known as responsibilities:

• Provide clerical support to the HR department with an emphasis on administrative tasks
• Assist the Payroll Administrator with payroll functions including processing, answering employee questions, fixing processing errors, and distributing checks
• Perform monthly billing audits for Medical, Dental, Vision, & Ancillary benefit plans
• Coordinate monthly random drug testing
• Respond to Verification of Employment requests and unemployment wage separation requests
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date personnel files (electronic and hard copy), records, and documentation
• Perform periodic audit of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately
• Assist with creation of HR Quarterly Newsletter
• Assist with planning and execution of special events such as employee recognition efforts, charitable events and holiday celebrations
• Assist with contacting candidates, scheduling interviews, processing offers, and coordinating background checks for all new hires along with monitoring the company HR email and Glassdoor reviews
• Manage sales test process for sales candidates and distribute as appropriate
• Manage and track the 30-day new hire check-in process
• Track the completion of 60- and 90-day reviews
• Other miscellaneous tasks as assigned

What You Bring to the Table:

• Demonstrated customer service experience
• 1-2 years of administrative experience with a strong desire to learn about HR
• Prior exposure to HR/benefits functions a plus
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and practice concise discretion
• Proficient in MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook
• Knowledge of Paycom HRIS a plus
• Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills
• Professional behavior
• Must be able to demonstrate good organizational skills
• Must have a strong work ethic and exhibit a positive and helpful attitude
• Must be able approachable and empathetic
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues
• Able to identify and solve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyze information skillfully, and develop alternative solutions
• Ability to embrace change within the company and any specific role
• Commitment to embodying our values that are grounded in our company’s history, culture, and ethos:
• Do the Right Thing – Always using sound judgement, even when no one is looking
• Dedicate Yourself to Excellence – Doing what needs to be done, as well as it can possibly be done
• Be Larger than Life – Using your entrepreneurial spirit to create opportunities others wish they’d thought of first

Why you’ll love working with us:

We are committed to cultivating an environment where our team members love where they work and respect their colleagues as well as one that creates and maintains an inclusive work environment for all employees. We support diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We focus on our people first and demonstrate behaviors that represent our employee focused workplace that provides opportunities for growth and advancement within the company. Visit our really career page or navigate to www.avalonflooring.com to obtain more information on our team!

All offers of employment are contingent upon clean background check

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Administrative: 2 years (Required)
• Microsoft Office: 2 years (Preferred)
• Customer service: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24