What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Assistant position at AIS Construction Equipment?
AIS Construction Equipment is the oldest Michigan-owned and operated heavy equipment company in the state and has been serving customers for over 60 years. We are seeking an Human Resources Assistant to join our Corporate team in our Grand Rapid Office!
This role includes understanding the employer’s business objectives and being able to actively assist in the research, development, effectiveness of individuals and teams, and implementation and evaluation of policies, programs, and practices to support the effective use of personnel within an organization and maintain the AIS corporate culture of excellence and high performance.
Candidate should possess the following characteristics:
- Ability to successfully work with all levels of the organization and types of individuals and build strong working relationships.
- Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
- Problem-solving and prevention skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Confidentiality.
- Analytical skills.
- Strong Attention to Detail.
Primary duties and responsibilities, include but are not limited to:
- Coordinates onboarding process, including background checks, pre-employment screenings, and all new hire paperwork.
- Creates employee files.
- Terminates employee files, including sending necessary life insurance continuation notices.
- Timely coordination of FMLA, and other leaves as appropriate.
- Administration of Worker’s Compensation Injury claims including review of claims, and assurance that claims are turned in and paid on a timely basis.
- Assists with Annual Benefits Open Enrollment.
- Back-up for Payroll Processing.
- Administer and track quarterly DOT testing.
- Responsible for responding to unemployment claims as needed.
- Assists with the development of regular Newsletter content.
- Assists with the organization of special events for corporate team when requested.
- Assisting ownership with booking and confirming travel arrangements, and anticipating and meeting administrative needs through the use of various resources.
Experience:
- Previous HR experience helpful.
- Associate or bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
- Minimum of 2 years experience working in an office environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person