Human Resources Assistant

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION’S ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

ELM is seeking 2 full-time Human Resources Assistants to work in our corporate office in Peoria, IL. In this position, your primary focus will be to support the hiring-related functions of the human resources department with various tasks including the management of personnel files, data entry, handling general phone calls or delegating these calls, handling the full employee onboarding process, as well as a variety of other administrative tasks. This is a fast-paced position where you must be able to organize your work, acknowledge and appropriately handle high-priority or time-sensitive data with limited supervision. Accuracy and critical thinking skills are imperative. This will require that you rely on excellent data entry and filing skills. We’re looking for individuals who showcase excellent judgement skills and the ability to manage daily work product by showing that you are committed to the high quality and accuracy of your work. The general office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm M-F.

ELM Utility Services is experiencing exponential growth, and this could provide ample career opportunities!

Main Responsibilities:

• Order necessary pre-employment screenings for applicants that have been offered positions such as drug screens, background checks, and motor vehicle records.
• Collect all necessary hiring documentation and ensure that it’s accurate and complete
• Verify all new employees’ eligibility to work through E-Verify.
• Assist with providing information for internal/external audits or testing
• Manage personnel employment file information
• Data entry into our HRIS database for new employees
• Filing & Scanning documents into our database as we transition onto an electronic filing system.
• Ability to prioritize time-sensitive requests
• Consistently communicate with management regarding the status or screening results of candidates
• Assist with other requests and tasks depending on the company and customer requests

ELM Total Rewards:

• Company paid life insurance up to $50,000.
• Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life & Disability, Teladoc, FSA and/or H.S.A.
• Paid-Time Off accrual (PTO) which can be used to cover personal time off or sick time purposes. (You have the ability to accrue up to 80 hours per full year worked to start. Accruals go up with years of service)
• 6 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid hands-on training
• Annual reviews with the potential for increases

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous HR experience and/or a degree in related field is a plus.
• Strong Administrative and/or Customer Service experience required
• Experience with pre-employment checks or in a recruiting environment is a plus
• Excellent typing and data entry skills
• The ability to conduct yourself professionally and prioritize confidentiality is a must
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft office, specifically Word and Excel.

SELECTION PROCESS:

When considering applicants for this position, the selection process will take into consideration the needs of the Company, including such factors as reorganization requirements, diversity opportunities, relocation requirements, employee development, and job succession.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER