What are the responsibilities and job description for the HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT 2 position at HII?
Req ID: 47597
Team: 55 Human Resources
Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding
Team: 55 Human Resources
Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: No
Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement: No
We’re building tomorrow’s fleet today
With more than 11,000 employees, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and a major contributor to the economic growth of Alabama. For nearly 85 years, we’ve designed, built and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. The largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, we’re simultaneously building four classes of ships and have pioneered the development and production of technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the surface Navy fleet for decades. Think that’s cool? Keep reading:
With more than 11,000 employees, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and a major contributor to the economic growth of Alabama. For nearly 85 years, we’ve designed, built and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. The largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, we’re simultaneously building four classes of ships and have pioneered the development and production of technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the surface Navy fleet for decades. Think that’s cool? Keep reading:
The Role
The Human Resources Assistant II provides administrative and operational support to the Human Resources team while ensuring a high level of customer service, accuracy, and confidentiality. This role serves as a key point of contact for employees, applicants, and visitors and assists with a variety of HR processes including onboarding, employee records management, scheduling, reporting, and general HR administration.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Support day-to-day HR operations and administrative functions.
- Assist with onboarding, employee documentation, and personnel record maintenance.
- Coordinate onboarding activities.
- Prepare reports, correspondence, presentations, and other HR documents.
- Respond to employee and applicant inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
- Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Assist with special projects and initiatives as assigned.
This position requires a highly organized, customer-focused professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and can effectively balance multiple responsibilities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
Must Have
High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or clerical experience.
Nice to Have
- Previous Human Resources experience required.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent time management skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Exceptional customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative team environment.
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.