Human Resources Assistant

We are partnering with a dynamic company seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Human Resources Assistant to join their team. This position is responsible for supporting HR operations at a manufacturing facility, providing administrative assistance to ensure smooth HR processes and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process new hourly and salary hires, ensuring accurate and timely paperwork completion.
• Administer worker’s compensation claims and maintain the OSHA log.
• Collaborate with the insurance company, supervisors, and employees on worker’s comp claims.
• Manage and maintain employee files, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.
• Process unemployment claims and assist with employee screenings.
• Handle general HR administrative duties such as answering telephones, data entry, and maintaining attendance records.
• Work with supervisors and management on employee-related issues, including hiring, terminations, and disciplinary actions.
• Oversee monthly random drug testing and manage employee uniforms and related billing.
• Administer benefits such as 401K, short- and long-term disability, FMLA, and medical/dental information.
• Assist with benefits open enrollment and other HR-related processes.
• Process changes in employee information, such as salary adjustments, deductions, garnishments, and address updates.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or actively working toward one.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Quick thinking and a proactive approach to problem-solving.