Human Resources (HR) Assistant

Job Description

At V. Marchese, Inc., and Cut Fresh LLC, the human resources (HR) team is focused on what people need and how to provide it. For a “people person” who wants to begin a career in the exciting world of HR, this is the best place to dive in. We’re searching for a qualified and resourceful Human Resources Assistant to support our department in ensuring smooth and efficient business operations. The HR Assistant will have both administrative and strategic responsibilities, and will help with important functions such as staffing, training and development, and compensation and benefits. Position reports to the Director of Human Resources.

Objectives of this role:

• Assist in executing personnel procedures and policies and provide guidance and interpretation for employees.
• Gather information regarding HR objectives and systems, including metrics, queries, and ongoing reports for company requirements.
• Assist in administering benefits, compensation, and employee performance programs.
• Assist in keeping the companies compliant within the Human Resources scope of work.
• Suggest new ways to improve the employee experience as well as the efficiency of the HR department and company.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with local, state, and national regulations and applicable employment laws, and update policies and procedures as directed.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Prepare paperwork and schedules for smooth new-hire onboarding process, coordinating with cross-functional departments to deliver an exceptional first day experience.
• Handle all administrative tasks for onboarding, new-hire orientations, and exit interviews, including data entry in human resources information systems (HRIS), recordkeeping compliance, and perform audits for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide a dedicated and effective HR advisory service to employees that covers absence and health issues, conduct and capability, complaints, organizational change, and all other employee-relations matters.
• Assist in payroll processing, including biweekly and semimonthly updates to employee files, bonus/incentive pay, PTO, expense reimbursements, hourly-employee validations, benefits changes, and annual benefits open enrollment.
• Assist in the communication, interpretation, and upkeep of employee handbook, employee directory, and organizational chart, and contribute to policy development.
  
  

Required skills and qualifications:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness.
• Aptitude for problem-solving and thorough knowledge of HR procedures and policies.
• Advanced knowledge of HRIS and ability to learn new technical systems, when necessary.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) required.
• Knowledge of payroll process, using HRIS systems, and Microsoft Office competency.
  
  

Preferred skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in human resources, business, or related field experience.
• Proven success working in an HR Department.
• Resourceful mindset and strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of UKG Pro and Work Force Management (formerly Ultipro and Kronos).
• Knowledge of national, state, and local laws and regulations related to employment law.
• 3-5 years of experience preferred.
  
  

Company Description

At V. Marchese, Inc., and Cut Fresh LLC, the human resources (HR) team is focused on what people need and how to provide it. For a “people person” who wants to begin a career in the exciting world of HR, this is the best place to dive in. We’re searching for a qualified and resourceful Human Resources Assistant to support our department in ensuring smooth and efficient business operations. The HR Assistant will have both administrative and strategic responsibilities, and will help with important functions such as staffing, training and development, and compensation and benefits. Position reports to the Director of Human Resources.

At V. Marchese, Inc., and Cut Fresh LLC, the human resources (HR) team is focused on what people need and how to provide it. For a “people person” who wants to begin a career in the exciting world of HR, this is the best place to dive in. We’re searching for a qualified and resourceful Human Resources Assistant to support our department in ensuring smooth and efficient business operations. The HR Assistant will have both administrative and strategic responsibilities, and will help with important functions such as staffing, training and development, and compensation and benefits. Position reports to the Director of Human Resources.