Position Summary: Responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with HR management in supporting all areas of human resources. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits administration, onboarding, recruitment/employment, performance reviews, employee recognition and unemployment. Provides administrative support to the Human Resources department. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Coordinates and conducts New Hire Orientations at Corporate Office
• Handles the new hire On-Boarding process. 
• Process personnel changes in the HRIS system, intranet and employee record.
• Distributes and monitors employee 90-day performance evaluations and ensures they are completed in a timely manner. 
• Assist HR Manager with unemployment responses.

• Perform benefits administration to include:

• Monitors employee eligibility for benefits plans.? 
• Reconciling the benefits statements, 
• Approving invoices for payment, and 
• Communicating benefit information to employees. 

• Compile and maintain benefits records and documents. 
• Create benefit packages. 
• Benefit Audits 
• Assist HR Manager with 401K, Benefits, Open Enrollments

• Maintain Section 125 and I9 files current. 

• Manage Background /Drug Testing Results
• Coordinates Welcome NSOP activities. 
• Process employee NSOP request
• Updating?the department’s Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assists with recruitment and interview process (non-exempt positions): screen resumes, defines applicant requirements by studying job description and qualifications. Phone screen candidates to compare qualifications to job requirements.? Interview candidates. 

• May be cross trained to other HR functions to assist when needed for peak volumes.
• Performs clerical functions including but not limited to filing, copying, and shredding.

Education and Work Experience:

• Minimum of Four (4) years of progressive experience in the HR field, OR 

• Similar combination of education and experience. 

Knowledge and Skills: 

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position. 

• Strong knowledge of principles and practices of Human Resource administration, effective verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills. 
• Must maintain highest level of Confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with employees at all staff levels from entry through executives.
• Strong Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). KRONOS a plus.

• Must be a hands-on professional with the ability to multi-task and follow through on all issues, projects, etc. 
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to identify discrepancies and take initiative to research variances and correct 
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret detailed documents. 
• Knowledge of applicable federal/state statutes and regulations 

• Ability to recognize what needs to be done, prioritize activities accordingly and meet deadlines. Must be flexible and able to change with new information. 

Hours Required:

Average 40 to 45-hour work week: occasional evenings and weekends may be required

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally required to stand; walk; climb stairs. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment: 

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The usual environment is in a business office with a noise level in the work environment that is usually moderate.

This is a non-exempt position.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions and may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.