HR Assistant: Onboarding & Benefits Admin

SAFE Federal Credit Union Inc.; Sumter, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SAFE Federal Credit Union Inc. HR is seeking an HR Assistant to provide vital administrative support to the Human Resources department.

The role assists with recruitment, onboarding, records maintenance, and leave coordination, ensuring compliance with company policies and protecting confidentiality. The position supports benefits administration, reporting, and training activities, and serves as a point of contact for HR-related inquiries while collaborating with Payroll and department managers

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or equivalent; degree preferred.
• Experience in administrative or HR support is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with benefits administration, including enrollment, changes, and responding to employee inquiries.
• Assist with benefits plan audits, reporting, and preparation of required documentation.
• Assist with new hire onboarding, including preparing documentation, conducting orientation sessions, and ensuring all required paperwork is completed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, both digitally and in physical files, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with company policies.
• Prepare HR-related reports, correspondence, and presentations as needed.
• Help organize employee engagement activities, training sessions, and other HR initiatives.
• Respond to employee questions regarding HR policies, procedures, and programs, escalating complex issues as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and company regulations.
• Perform general administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and maintaining office supplies for the HR department.
• Administer employee leave of absence programs, including but not limited to FMLA, disability, parental, medical, and personal leaves.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees requesting or currently on leave, providing clear communication and guidance regarding procedures, documentation, and eligibility.
• Process and track leave requests, ensuring all required paperwork and approvals are completed in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in HRIS and leave management systems.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and departmental managers to ensure seamless coordination of leave cases and accurate pay processing.
• Monitor return-to-work dates and coordinate with employees and managers to facilitate smooth transitions.
• Support the recruitment process by scheduling interviews, coordinating candidate communications, and maintaining applicant tracking systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

HR Admin Support

Microsoft Office

Communication

Data Entry

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HR/Business degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

SAFE Federal Credit Union Inc. HR is seeking an HR Assistant to provide vital administrative support to the Human Resources department.

The role assists with recruitment, onboarding, records maintenance, and leave coordination, ensuring compliance with company policies and protecting confidentiality. The position supports benefits administration, reporting, and training activities, and serves as a point of contact for HR-related inquiries while collaborating with Payroll and department managers