What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Assistant position at The Westervelt Company?
Westervelt Lumber manufactures high quality wood products using only sustainably sourced wood from our own land and other privately held land to ensure we are responsibly managing our natural resources. With more than 50 years of lumber manufacturing experience, Westervelt Lumber produces a wide variety of high-performance products for customers in both domestic and international markets. Providing high quality Southern yellow pine lumber is what we do best.
When you join our team, you join a company that cares about its employees. We offer excellent wages and an exceptional benefits package including: Blue Cross Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance, Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k, Paid Vacation, and a Flexible Spending Account.
If you are an experienced Human Resources Assistant we would love to talk to you about joining our Thomasville, AL team.
The Human Resources Assistant will provide administrative support to the HR Manager and serve as payroll clerk. Primary activities will include processing weekly payroll for hourly employees and performing various HR and Safety activities for the mill.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain proper records of employee attendance, leaves and pay rate changes.
- Assist with recruitment activities which includes posting job vacancies, reviewing job applications, scheduling job interviews, printing onboarding documents, and inputting new hire data.
- Coordinate onboarding and training sessions for new employees.
- Assist in administration of employee programs: service awards, retirement programs, fitness programs, educational assistance, incentive programs, recognition luncheons, safety awards, etc.
- Assist with administering employee benefit programs. This includes advising employees on eligibility and other issues related to benefit coverage.
- Assist in managing the Sickness and Accident and leave administration.
- Maintain current knowledge of HR/Safety policies and practices and be prepared to respond to questions from managers and employees.
- Assist with safety and compliance records as needed.
- Coordinate meetings and event planning for the Mill.
- Manage employee uniform program. This includes ordering uniforms, reconciling invoices from vendor, processing order change and cancelations, and payroll deductions.
- Order office supplies and handle coordination of mail.
- Assist Mill Manager with travel, lodging, and expenses for participants.
- Serve as payroll clerk. Process weekly hourly payroll, vacation requests, and pay rate changes. Maintain attendance records and employee files.
- Other duties and projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of three years experience in an office setting
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude in all situations
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to deal with vendors and employees in a respectful and professional manner
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in order to meet deadlines
- Ability to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality on all matters
Preferred Experience:
- HR/Payroll/Safety experience in a manufacturing environment
- ADP Payroll/HR experience
- Experience with Kronos timekeeping
The base salary range for this position is $53,500 - $80,300. Actual base salary is based on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation
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Salary : $53,500 - $80,300
