Objectives of this role
- Assist in developing and executing personnel procedures and policies, and provide guidance and interpretation for business operations
- Participate in development of HR objectives and systems, including metrics, queries, and ongoing reports for company requirements
- Assist in administering benefits, compensation, and employee performance programs
- Suggest new procedures and policies for improving employee experience as well as the efficiency of HR department and company
Ensure compliance with local and national regulations and applicable employment laws, and update policies and procedures when necessary
Responsibilities
- Prepare paperwork and schedules for new-hire onboarding process, coordinating with cross-functional departments
- Handle all administrative tasks for onboarding, new-hire orientations, and exit interviews, including data entry in human resources information systems (HRMS)
- Provide a dedicated and effective HR advisory service to employees that covers absence and health issues, conduct and capability, grievances, organizational change, and all other employee-relations matters
- Be the primary backup for payroll processing, including biweekly and semimonthly updates to employee files, bonus/incentive pay, vacation/sick pay, expense reimbursements, hourly-employee validations, and benefits changes
Assist in the communication, interpretation, and upkeep of employee handbook, and organizational chart, and contribute to policy development
Required skills and qualifications
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Aptitude for problem-solving and thorough knowledge of HR procedures and policies
Advanced knowledge and ability to learn new technical systems, when necessary
Preferred skills and qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in human resources, business, or related field
- Proven success working in an HR department
- Resourceful mindset and strong attention to detail
- Knowledge of PeopleSoft software
- Knowledge of national laws and regulations related to employment