What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Assistant, 2nd Shift position at Dorsey Trailer?
Overview
Join our dynamic Human Resources team as a Human Resources Assistant, 2nd Shift, and play a vital role in supporting our workforce during evening hours. This energetic position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to talent acquisition, employee relations, and HR operations while ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about fostering a positive workplace culture, this role is perfect for you! You will be instrumental in managing HR processes, supporting strategic initiatives, and maintaining a seamless flow of information across our organization.
Duties
- Assist with talent acquisition efforts by supporting recruiting activities, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and maintaining applicant tracking systems (ATS) such as Lever or Taleo.
- Coordinate employee onboarding and orientation programs to ensure new hires are welcomed and integrated smoothly into the company.
- Support employee evaluation processes by gathering performance data, preparing documentation, and assisting with performance management initiatives.
- Manage benefits administration tasks including enrollment, changes, and inquiries related to health insurance, retirement plans, and other employee benefits.
- Handle confidential personnel information with integrity while ensuring compliance with employment & labor law and HR legal standards.
- Contribute to HR projects such as workforce management planning, succession planning, affirmative action planning, and organizational design efforts.
- Support HRIS (Human Resources Information System) data entry, reporting, and analysis using tools like Excel for data collection and analysis to inform strategic decisions.
Requirements
- Proven experience in HR department functions or administrative roles supporting human resources operations.
- Strong knowledge of employment law, FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act), workers' compensation procedures, and regulatory compliance management.
- Proficiency in HR systems such as Oracle HCM, UltiPro, Ceridian, SAP SuccessFactors or similar platforms; experience with HRIS data entry and reporting is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly and professionally.
- Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively during evening shifts.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel data analysis preferred), ATS platforms like Lever or Kenexa BrassRing, and payroll processing tools.
- Ability to adapt quickly to change management initiatives and support organizational development efforts.
- Organizational skills that support effective personnel administration including conflict management and employee relations activities.
This role offers an engaging environment where your contributions directly impact our people’s success! We’re committed to fostering growth through training & development opportunities while promoting a collaborative workplace culture that values your expertise in human resources management.
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person