Human Resources Assistant

Who We Are

Miskellys started over 45 years ago by three brothers who had a vision of building a business that treated customers fairly and supported local causes. Today that idea has grown to become the South’s largest assortment of furniture, covering over 500,000 square feet. We have seven retail locations with approximately 300 employees, and a solid reputation in Mississippi and among national furniture retailers.

The Role

The Human Resources Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the HR department. This position assists with day-to-day human resources functions including employee records management, benefits administration, HR reporting, and general employee support. The HR Assistant ensures accuracy, confidentiality, and efficiency in HR processes.

What this person will do:

• Conduct employee benefits enrollment, changes, and terminations
• Maintain accurate benefit records and ensure timely communication with benefit vendors
• Assist with FMLA and Worker’s Compensation processes
• Support annual open enrollment, including preparation of materials and employee assistance
• Respond to employee questions about health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement plans
• Reconcile monthly benefit invoices and verify accuracy prior to payment
• Serve as payroll backup, assisting with data entry, timecard verification, and payroll processing
• Maintain payroll records and ensure accuracy of employee information in the HRIS/payroll system
• Support auditing and reporting processes related to payroll and benefits
• Maintain and update employee files and HR databases, ensuring confidentiality and compliance
• Help prepare HR reports and assist with compliance audits
• Support employee communication initiatives and HR-related projects as assigned
• Provide administrative support to the HR team, including communication, filing, and scheduling

Requirements

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in an administrative or HR support role
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Understanding of basic HR principles, employment laws, and best practices
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

Schedule: Monday - Friday (8a - 5p)

This is an on-site position. You will be required to work in our corporate office located in Pearl, MS

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person