HR Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Blue Lake Casino & Hotel

POSITION DESCRIPTION

MANAGEMENT RETAINS THE RIGHT TO CHANGE JOB DESCRIPTION AS DEEMED NECESSARY

Job Title : HR Associate

Department : Human Resource

Reports To : Human Resource Manager

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Prepared By : Human Resource Manager

Revised Date : May 14, 2013

Approved By : Chief Financial Officer

Approved : May 14, 2013

JOB SUMMARY

The HR Associate will serve as the first point of contact for applicants, guests and Team Members who visit the HR Office. They will provide information and assistance to each of these groups. The HR Associate will also store, inventory and issue uniforms, compile and maintain personnel records, provide training to employees and assist other members of the HR team with tasks as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains high standards of confidentiality for all employee records and information.
• Perform customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions.
• Answers phones for the HR department.
• Maintains employee records including data entry & filing.
• Assists employees and supervisors with basic interpretation of HR policies and procedures.
• Conducts weekly new-employee orientation.
• Create new employee personnel files and file papers and documents into appropriate employee files.
• Provides information to applicants regarding the application process, employment policies, organization, and open positions.
• Collect information for and edit Team Member Newsletter on a monthly basis.
• Assists the department in carrying out various human resource programs and procedures for all company employees (i.e. Suggestion program, Referral Program, Recognition Programs, etc.).
• Stores, inventories, issues, and collects Team Member uniforms.
• Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars.
• Complete I-9 for new hires and maintains I-9 records.
• Routinely audits personnel files.
• Examines dry cleaned laundry for damage and serviceability.
• Participates in, sets up display for, and works at job fairs.
• Provides clerical and operational support to other human resource staff.
• Assists in organizational training and development efforts.
• Assist with or prepare correspondence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Promotes the following within the department and among all Team Members :

Blue Lake Casino & Hotel requires Team Members, on a continual basis…

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); plus one year of office / clerical support experience.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 : 30 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. Additional hours outside of these times will be occasionally required for Team Member events and other functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or Team Members of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Must have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook. Prior experience with database systems, MS Publisher and MS Power Point preferred but not required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member 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 Team Member is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The Team Member frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The Team Member is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The Team Member must frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and infrequently move / lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.