HR Admin & People Operations Assistant

The Greenbrier Companies, Inc.; Paragould (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. seeks an HR Assistant I to deliver routine admin support for applicants, employees, and HR staff. This role greets visitors, handles data entry, maintains records, supports events and employee communications, and helps with training activities, benefits, and payroll related tasks.

Work environment is office-based with standard business hours; candidates should be detail-oriented, able to follow procedures, and communicate effectively in a team setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to perform routine data entry and maintain records accurately with guidance.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and learn department systems and workflows.
• Ability to complete assigned routine work reliably and ask questions or elevate issues when appropriate.
• Ability to collaborate, communicate, and give and receive feedback professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work both independently on assigned tasks and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine data entry using established instructions and procedures.
• Uses Canva, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook to complete basic administrative assignments with guidance as needed.
• Uploads personnel information to the HRIS (ADP) and maintains files with guidance and attention to accuracy and confidentiality.
• Greets and directs visitors and employees, notifies staff of arrivals, and helps maintain a clean, secure, and welcoming reception area.
• Responds to routine employee and applicant inquiries using available information and refers questions outside established guidance to the appropriate Human Resources staff member.
• Answers incoming telephone calls, provides routine information, and routes calls to the appropriate parties.
• Provides routine assistance with the online employment application process.
• Maintains and distributes current employee information, policy and procedure manuals, and other communications as directed.
• Assists with employment verification requests according to established procedures.
• Assists with the distribution of employee paychecks.
• Provides routine administrative support for the planning and execution of company events.
• Supports employee recognition programs through assigned administrative tasks.
• Maintains inventory records and tracks the use of Greenbrier logo employee gift items.
• Assists with employee training activities and related administrative tasks.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Outlook

Data entry

Attention to detail

Follow procedures

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

ADP

Job description

The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. seeks an HR Assistant I to deliver routine admin support for applicants, employees, and HR staff. This role greets visitors, handles data entry, maintains records, supports events and employee communications, and helps with training activities, benefits, and payroll related tasks.

Work environment is office-based with standard business hours; candidates should be detail-oriented, able to follow procedures, and communicate effectively in a team setting.