HR Administrative Assistant 8849 ATHENA Consulting - 3.7 Newport News, VA Job Details Full-time $17 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Vision insurance 401(k) matching Pet insurance Qualifications Confidential information handling HR department experience Spreadsheets Administrative experience High school diploma or GED Business Administration Clerical experience Business Associate's degree Full Job Description

OVERVIEW OF ATHENA

ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients' Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees' Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers' needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are currently recruiting for an HR Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support to the Human Resources department. This position will assist with employee records, onboarding, recruitment, maintaining HR files, processing paperwork, scheduling, answering employee questions, and other general HR administrative duties. This

FULL TIME

position starts at $17 per hour and is located in Newport News, VA.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Assist with daily HR administrative tasks and office operations. Maintain and update employee records and personnel files. Assist with new hire onboarding and employment paperwork. Process HR forms, documents, and other personnel-related paperwork. Assist with recruitment and job posting activities. Schedule interviews, meetings, orientations, and other HR activities. Respond to employee questions and direct them to the appropriate HR staff when needed. Maintain confidentiality of employee and HR information. Assist with tracking employee information, attendance, and other HR records. Prepare reports, spreadsheets, correspondence, and other HR documents. Assist with benefits, payroll, and other HR-related processes as needed. Provide general administrative and clerical support to the HR department. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Previous administrative or Human Resources experience preferred. Strong organizational and communication skills. Strong attention to detail. Ability to handle confidential information professionally. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer systems. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. 1-2 years of administrative or Human Resources experience preferred. Experience with Microsoft Outlook and Excel. Experience handling confidential information and maintaining employee records preferred. Experience with customer service, scheduling, and general office administration preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds at times. Standard hours of work Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm This position will be temporary for 3 months Successful ATHENA employees will display the following characteristics: You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future. You like to make your employer look good. You find solutions, where others only see problems. You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well. You are aware of the employer's needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole. You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission. The benefits of working for ATHENA include: Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better. Medical, dental and vision insurance. Medical and dependent flexible spending account. Pet insurance. 401k with a generous employer match. Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal. The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required. The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party. ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. #

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Pay:

$17.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person