HR Assistant

Red Gold, Inc.; Elwood (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Gold, Inc. in Elwood, Indiana, seeks a Human Resources professional to manage weekly payroll, handle employee attendance, and assist with performance reviews. The ideal candidate has a preference for a Bachelor's or Associates degree and 1-3 years of relevant experience.

Key responsibilities include payroll processing, HR documentation, and ensuring compliance with safety programs. Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, is essential.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years professional office experience.
• 1-3 years of experience processing payroll or in HR.
• Computer proficiency in various software applications.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll and ensure accuracy.
• Monitor employee attendance and compliance with policies.
• Support the administration and scheduling of performance reviews.

Skills

Payroll Knowledge

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Multi-tasking

Customer Service Orientation

Education

Bachelors or Associates degree

Tools

MS Office (Excel and Word)

Job description

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Process weekly payroll and ensure accuracy of timekeeping records.
• Monitor, track, and report employee attendance in accordance with company policies.
• Support the administration and scheduling of employee performance reviews.
• Assist with safety program tasks, including documentation, reporting, and training coordination.
• Coordinate recruiting efforts by posting jobs, screening applicants, scheduling interviews, and supporting onboarding.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee files, records, and HR documentation.
• Serve as a resource for employees by responding to HR-related questions and directing them to appropriate policies or contacts.
• Assist supervisors and managers with HR processes, paperwork, and policy compliance.
• Support general HR department operations and contribute to a positive and productive work environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors or Associates degree preferred
• 1-3 years professional office experience
• 1-3 years of experience processing payroll or human resources experience
• Computer proficient - MS Office (especially Excel and Word)
• Computer savvy in various software applications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of payroll and payroll preparation
• Ability to set and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Multi-task oriented
• Professional demeanor
• Friendly ambassador
• Customer Service Orientation
• Work Discipline

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct: None

Indirect: None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear
• Must be able to sit for extended time while attending to phones and visitors
• Must be able to handle frequent interruptions
• Steady noise from ringing telephones and foot traffic
• Ability to ambulate fingers to operate a telephone and computer
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds (usually mail)

JOB COMPETENCIES

• Ethics/ Integrity/ Trust
• Attitude and Commitment
• Diversity
• Customer Service
• Company Engagement
• Quality
• Cost Consciousness

Other

• Responsible for monitoring, record keeping and taking appropriate actions for specific Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan and pre requisite program requirements.
• Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelors (preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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