Human Resources Assistant

About Us

At C&F Enterprises Inc. we strive to learn, improve, and serve everyday. From our customers to our employees, we have been a business partner of choice in our community for over 40 years. Representing many different brands, we are proud to offer home decor that can showcase your personal style in every room of your home. At C&F Enterprises Inc. We are looking for individuals who enjoy a team oriented environment, can demonstrate individual resourcefulness with an entrepreneurial spirit - the foundation of our success! We hope you will decide to join our family of dedicated employees.

Job purpose

The Human Resources Assistant position is responsible for the administrative support of the daily human resources operations. Works closely with the HR team and contributes to companywide HR projects and initiatives; Maintains strong relationships with internal customers.

 Duties and responsibilities

• Assists Vice President of Human Resources with administrative daily tasks and projects
• Recruitment: posting open positions, scheduling interviews, screening of candidates and initial interviews
• Assists in the onboarding process including applications, prepares job postings, schedules interviews, initial screening of candidates, new hire documents, create personnel folders, completes I-9 forms, pre-employment screening and background checks  
• Maintains company photo badges
• Manages employee changes (new hires, job changes, transfers, manager changes, terminations, etc.) in company HRIS. Maintain data integrity of HRIS and participate in all system integration, upgrades and enhancements.
• Plans and conducts new hire orientation
• Assists with record retention files per company guidelines and government compliance regulations
• Assists in maintaining job descriptions and interview guides - accurate and up to date, particularly during periods of change
• Liaison with Payroll department to provide accurate information for bi-weekly payroll processing Oversees and provides the primary support for timecard maintenance
• Works with Payroll Department to handle employee transactions, answer questions and complete employee verifications
• Initiates and communicate all new hire and terminations to IT and Payroll
• Maintains accurate organizational chart
• Maintains Birthday and milestone Anniversary Reports
• Maintains and updates Employee Communication Boards, including company portal site
• Assists with tracking for FMLA, leaves of absence and attendance
• Assists in ACA compliance and administrative reporting tasks
• Assists in the administration of benefits programs such as life, health, dental and disability insurances, vacation, leave of absence, and employee assistance program
• Assists in benefit vendor bill reconciliations 
• Assists Vice President of Human Resources with performance review program to ensure effectiveness and compliance with company policies
• Assists Vice President of Human Resources with administrative responsibilities and special projects, including report preparation/generation
• Assists during HR training events and tracks participant attendance
• Makes photocopies; mails, scans and emails documents; and performs other clerical functions
• Maintains a focus for self and team on continuous learning that will enhance skill sets and growth opportunities
• Demonstrates a commitment to C&F Enterprises, Inc. core values
• The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing
• Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary

Skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Ability to perform under deadline pressure
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite-Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint required

Competencies

• Positive Energy Level
• Customer Relationships
• Team Player
• Proactive
• Flexible
• Independence 

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree in human resources, business administration or related field or High School Diploma (or equivalent) plus 2 years of HR support experience.
• Entry level working knowledge in federal and state employment law, recruitment, benefits and leaves of absences and payroll law
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Physical requirements

• Sitting, Standing, Walking
• Lifting, raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling)
• Carrying, pushing or pulling office items up to 10 lbs.
• Prolonged use of computer involved; use of hands and finger coordination; Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision. Color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  

**The successful candidate must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

***This position is on-site at our office in Newport News, VA