What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Assistant position at WNA Engineering?
WNA Engineering is a multi-faceted construction engineering design firm where we hold pride with our motto:
Partnerships by Design
The Pittsburgh Business Times continues to award us ‘Best Places to Work’ and ‘Fast 50’ for several years in a row and we are looking for You to join our amazing design team!
The Human Resources Assistant role is a part-time position with a focus on business and people skills. A strong work ethic and confidentiality are necessary for the ideal candidate to effectively adopt our values and execute our vision. Serving as the Human Resources Assistant, you will be a valuable asset in supporting WNA’s HR function and recruitment efforts. The Human Resources Assistant will report directly to the Human Resources Manager.
Human Resources Assistant Priorities
- Support the HR Manager in assigned areas of the Human Resources function
- Develop and maintain a positive and professional relationship with employees
- Assist in the overall employee lifecycle processes including recruitment, onboarding, retention, and offboarding
- Maintain and update electronic and paper personnel records and HR files
- Prepare HR reports and maintain data spreadsheets related to audits, compliance, safety and training
- Stay current on all assigned HR functions to answer employee inquiries
- Perform HR administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, answering phones and ordering supplies
- Operate office equipment such as a copier, scanner, calculator and computers
- Perform other ad hoc duties as needed (take meeting minutes, draw reports, etc.)
What You Need
- Preferred: Minimum Associates of Human Resources or Related
- Minimum: One (1) year of direct HR experience or experience successfully completing an HR Internship
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 including Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Part-time Availability in the office three (3) days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
- High Level of Confidentiality, Personal Integrity and Honesty with one’s own abilities
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills to clearly communicate and exercise discretion when communicating sensitive matters
- Excellent Writing Skills to convey information in a concise and effective manner
- Continuously seek personal improvement in HR knowledge and core competencies
- Travel Requirement: Less than 5% for local career fairs, trainings, or between offices as needed
Why WNA
Professional Development and Personal Well-being
- Role may develop into a full-time position, dependent on business needs and performance
- Professional development and training
- Other valuable benefits:
- 401(k) after 90 days
- Dental and Vision
- Supplemental Plans (Life, Short-term, etc.)
- Performance/Profit-sharing Bonuses
- Company events and outings
- Holidays Off
Progress your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow.
WNA’s core values “Integrity” and “Honoring One Another”, lend to its commitment to forever be a strong proponent of equal-opportunity employment. In accordance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
We are currently unable to support sponsorships.
