What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Assistant position at GOODWILL OF NORTH FLORIDA?
Position Summary:
The HR Assistant provides administrative support to the Human Resources/ Risk Management department, assisting with day-to-day HR and Risk management functions, employee relations, benefits administration, and compliance. This role is crucial in ensuring the efficiency of HR operations while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities:
Administrative Support: Maintain and update employee records, process HR & Risk management paperwork, and assist with HR data entry. Provides Clerical support to the team.
Onboarding: Assist with background checks, and new hire onboarding.
New Employee Orientation: Conducts or assists with new employee orientation.
Employee Relations: Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries, directing them to appropriate HR personnel as needed.
Compliance & Record-Keeping: Ensure personnel files are complete and up to date, maintaining compliance with labor laws and company policies.
Benefits Administration: Support benefits enrollment, answer employee questions about benefits, and assist with open enrollment processes.
HR Communications: Help draft and distribute HR announcements, policies, employee newsletter and GoodwillTV.
Event Coordination: Assist with planning employee engagement activities, training sessions, and HR-related events.
Other Duties: Perform other HR and Risk-related tasks and projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education: Associates Degree in related field required. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Experience: 1-2 years of HR or administrative experience preferred.
Skills:
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Attention to detail and confidentiality
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Google Suite
Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Work Environment:
This position operates in an office setting with frequent interaction with employees across various departments. Some occasional travel may be required for recruitment events or training sessions.
