Human Resources Assistant

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the HR department, including answering phones, managing emails, and maintaining employee records.
• Assist in the recruitment process by posting job advertisements, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and conducting reference checks.
• Coordinate the onboarding process for new hires, including preparing orientation materials, conducting initial training, and ensuring all required paperwork is completed.
• Maintain and update employee records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of information.
• Assist with payroll processing by collecting and verifying timesheets, updating payroll records, and addressing payroll inquiries.
• Support benefits administration by providing information to employees, processing enrollment forms, and addressing benefits-related questions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations by staying updated on changes and assisting with audits.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. HR certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) is a plus.
• 1-2 years of experience in an HR or administrative role. Familiarity with HR software and systems is preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Please note that we are recruiting for positions on behalf of our client, specializing in the engineering and IT sector. This role is not directly with avua.