HR Assistant - Junior Contract length: 5 months

Schedule:

( 7:30am start )

Schedule :

Onsite Union, Ohio Pay:

$20/hr - $22/hr, (DOE) You will be responsible for the clerical/administration function within the HR department. Perform duties directly related to leaves of absence, payroll, file administration, benefits, workers compensation, unemployment and preparing reports associated with these functions. Counsel associates, respond to requests for information and complete the necessary HR-related forms and documents. Interact with Home Office and outside vendors on a variety of HR-related issues.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Updates and maintains the payroll system, petty cash and creates payroll adjustments/increases as well as completes calendar entries. Transmits payroll in conjunction with Home Office. Audits timekeeping and timecard accuracy. Audits payroll reports and makes corrections as necessary. Stops payment of voided checks. Prepares checks for distribution. Updates and maintains the HRIS to include personnel files, profiles, new hire paperwork, bid acceptances and personnel change status. Tracks, maintains and prepares various lists and reports to include new hire evaluations, attendance (sick, vacation and holiday time), seniority and shift information, etc. Coordinates the benefits program to include insurance, 401(k), leaves of absence, appointment tracking and follow-up. Counsels associates on benefit plans and provisions, and assists in completing claims and open enrollment forms. Assists in new hire and benefit orientations for bilingual associates and assists with translations for associate relations, benefits and medical services matters. Assists training department and other classes as necessary. Responds to associate inquiries regarding HR-related issues including employment verifications, clarification of information and follow-up on requested documentation. Responds to external inquiries regarding a variety of Human Resources issues. Completes employment verifications, processes unemployment information and responds to wage verifications. Interacts with Home Office on HR administrative issues and keeps the Human Resources Supervisor informed, as needed. Participates in special projects as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS 1-5

years related experience High School Diploma OR equivalent work experience Good organizational, communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge of basic HR functions (payroll, files and benefits) Knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word Knowledge of payroll systems (Kronos AND Workday preferred)

PREFERRED

Experience working within a unionized environment