Human Resources Assistant

Job Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Human Resources Assistant, where your energetic approach and meticulous attention to detail will drive our HR initiatives forward. In this vital role, you will support a wide range of human resources functions, ensuring smooth operations and fostering a positive workplace environment. Your proactive attitude and excellent communication skills will help us attract, develop, and retain top talent while maintaining compliance with employment laws and organizational policies. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to gain comprehensive HR experience and contribute meaningfully to our company’s success.

Responsibilities

• Assist with talent acquisition efforts by supporting recruiting activities, including screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and maintaining applicant tracking systems (ATS) such as Workday, iCIMS, or Taleo.
• Coordinate employee onboarding and orientation programs to ensure new hires are welcomed and integrated seamlessly into the organization.
• Support employee evaluation processes by gathering data, preparing performance review documentation, and assisting managers with performance management initiatives.
• Contribute to benefits administration activities, including data entry for benefits enrollment, managing employee inquiries, and supporting benefits providers like ADP or Paychex.
• Maintain accurate HRIS records using systems such as Oracle HCM, SAP SuccessFactors, or UltiPro; ensure data collection is complete and up-to-date.
• Assist in employee relations efforts by addressing routine inquiries, supporting conflict management processes, and helping facilitate positive communication across teams.
• Support HR projects related to change management, organization design, succession planning, and affirmative action planning to promote strategic growth initiatives.
• Help coordinate training & development programs by scheduling sessions and tracking participation using tools like Workday or Kronos.
• Ensure compliance with employment & labor law standards such as OSHA regulations and workers’ compensation procedures.
• Contribute to workforce management activities including timekeeping (Kronos), payroll processing (Paychex or ADP), and leave administration (FMLA).
• Support administrative functions through data entry, contract management, document preparation, and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Engage in social media management for employer branding efforts and assist with internal communication initiatives to foster a vibrant workplace culture.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of human capital management principles and HR best practices across various systems such as Workday, Oracle HCM, SAP SuccessFactors, UltiPro, Taleo, Paylocity, or Ceridian.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly convey information across diverse audiences.
• Proven experience in recruitment processes including sourcing candidates via ATS platforms like iCIMS or Lever; adept at interviewing techniques.
• Familiarity with employment & labor law compliance standards including OSHA regulations and workers’ compensation procedures.
• Demonstrated ability in project management with a focus on change management initiatives and organizational design strategies.
• Skilled in benefits administration tasks such as data collection for enrollment and managing inquiries related to employee benefits programs.
• Competence in training & development coordination along with performance management support tools.
• Experience in employee relations activities including conflict resolution and fostering positive workplace interactions.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems like PeopleSoft or Dayforce; adept at data entry and maintaining accurate records for HR reporting purposes.
• Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly while ensuring compliance with legal standards.
• Strong organizational skills with the capacity for strategic planning related to talent management initiatives such as succession planning and affirmative action efforts. This role is an excellent stepping stone for passionate individuals eager to grow their careers in human resources while making a tangible impact on our organization’s success!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $23.72 - $28.56 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Salary : $24 - $29