What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Assistant position at Empress EMS?
Position Summary
The Human Resources Assistant will support the HR Department with Onboarding, recruitment, leave management, automation of HR processes, and other general HR duties.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the Onboarding Process, including preparation, training, and new hire assimilation
- Serve as primary user for all HR systems; maintain employee data in HRIS, including entering new hire information, updating organizational structure, job titles, etc.
- Support payroll activities for employees
- Provide employment verifications and handle unemployment claims
- Complete I-9 verifications for all new employees via E-Verify
- Perform various data gathering and report creation as requested
- Assist in program rollouts and training i.e., benefits open enrollment
- Respond to routine general employee HR questions or properly redirect employees in a timely manner
- Keep apprised & updated on new labor laws, benefits compliance, company policies, and procedures
- Maintains and updates as required, all employee information records, personnel files, and appropriate databases and ensures accuracy of employee status and headcount.
- Answer routine inquiries, both internal and external, on subjects such as employment verifications, job openings or benefits, human resource related pay issues, and policy questions
- Consistent tracking of all employees on Leave of Absence, including, but not limited to, Military, FMLA, and tracking all benefits and employee-paid premiums for the duration of the leave, making sure all physical capability forms and physical agility tests are complete prior to the employee returning to work
- Assists employees with disability insurance claim requirements for non-work-related injuries or illnesses, tracking all benefits and employee-paid premiums for the duration of the disability, making sure all physical capability forms and physical agility tests are complete prior to the employee returning to work
- Oversees the employee light duty program and assists with light duty staffing assignments and schedules
- This position requires working independently with minimal supervision.
- Perform other such duties as may be required.
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