HR ASSISTANT-DC

Dollar General; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking an HR Assistant to support HRIS tasks, applicant data, and confidential personnel records in the distribution center.

The role handles job postings, interviews scheduling, background checks, reference checks, new hire paperwork, orientations, and payroll-related processing.

Strong organization, communication, and computer skills are essential, with experience using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lawson, and Kronos.

Qualifications

• Proficient in HRIS and payroll-related tasks.
• Knowledge of company policies and distribution center operations.
• Experience with HR processes and confidential record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Performs HRIS functions for all hourly employees; may run reports from HRIS.
• Maintains applicant data, records, and acknowledgement; prepares new hire paperwork.
• Coordinates and maintains confidential personnel records.
• Answers general human resource questions and inquiries regarding benefits, compensation, recruiting, and employee relations.
• Processes applications, schedules interviews, assists with background checks and checks references.
• Assists with reference checks, background checks, and random drug testing.
• May log and process department bills and invoices.
• Assists with new employee orientations.
• Maintains accident reports, and workers compensation paperwork, and OSHA Logs
• Maintains job postings.
• May assist with fitness center registration.
• Receives and distributes incoming department mail.
• Maintains office supplies.
• May act as primary backup to Switchboard Operator.
• May order flowers, birthday cakes, etc. for distribution center employees.
• May maintain and distribute staffing report for distribution center.

Skills

HRIS proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication

Payroll systems (Lawson Kronos)

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawson

Kronos

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

• Performs HRIS functions for all hourly employees; may run reports from HRIS.
• Maintains applicant data, records, and acknowledgement; prepares new hire paperwork.
• Coordinates and maintains confidential personnel records.
• Answers general human resource questions and inquiries regarding benefits, compensation, recruiting, and employee relations.
• Processes applications, schedules interviews, assists with background checks and checks references.
• Assists with reference checks, background checks, and random drug testing.
• May log and process department bills and invoices.
• Assists with new employee orientations.
• Maintains accident reports, and workers compensation paperwork, and OSHA Logs
• Maintains job postings.
• May assist with fitness center registration.
• Receives and distributes incoming department mail.
• Maintains office supplies.
• May act as primary backup to Switchboard Operator.
• May maintain and distribute staffing report for distribution center.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs HRIS functions for all hourly employees; may run reports from HRIS.
• Maintains applicant data, records, and acknowledgement; prepares new hire paperwork.
• Coordinates and maintains confidential personnel records.
• Answers general human resource questions and inquiries regarding benefits, compensation, recruiting, and employee relations.
• Processes applications, schedules interviews, assists with background checks and checks references.
• Assists with reference checks, background checks, and random drug testing.
• May log and process department bills and invoices.
• Assists with new employee orientations.
• Maintains accident reports, and workers compensation paperwork, and OSHA Logs
• Maintains job postings.
• May assist with fitness center registration.
• Receives and distributes incoming department mail.
• Maintains office supplies.
• May act as primary backup to Switchboard Operator.
• May order flowers, birthday cakes, etc. for distribution center employees.
• May maintain and distribute staffing report for distribution center.

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

• Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of company policies, procedures and practices; familiarity with distribution center positions.
• Intermediate computer skills; ability to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and payroll systems such as Lawson and KRONOS.
• Detail oriented.

WORK EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposure to changing climatic conditions and extreme heat and cold.
• Occasionally required to walk long distances within the distribution center.

About Us

Work Where You Matter

At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive.

Company Overview

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.