What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Assistant position at Gunther Motor Company of Plantation, Inc.?
Company Description
Gunther Motor Company of Plantation, Inc., located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, has been a prominent car dealership in South Florida for over 50 years. With dealerships in Fort Lauderdale, Coconut Creek, Delray Beach, and Daytona Beach, Gunther specializes in new and used auto sales, leases, service, repairs, parts, and collision services. The company represents top automotive brands including Volkswagen, Volvo, Mazda, Kia, Mitsubishi, and Polestar, and employs an average of 650 individuals annually.
Job Summary
The Human Resource Assistant will perform administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the organization’s human resource department. Primary responsibilities will include onboarding of new hires, maintaining employee records, assisting with benefits administration and ad hoc HR duties.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation.
- Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management.
- Performs pre-employment background screenings and follows-up to ensure closure on a timely basis.
- Conducts and/or assists with new hire orientation.
- Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records.
- Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
- Provides clerical support to the HR department.
- Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment (annual and on-going), 401(k) enrollment and other required HR/Benefit meetings.
- Assists in the placement of ads for job postings and reviewing of resumes for standardized posts.
- Supports / functions as backup to Payroll Specialist, as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn human resource information system (HRIS), and similar computer applications.
Experience
- Prior related office and HR experience preferred.