HR Generalist

SURGE Staffing; Hot Springs (AR); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

SURGE Staffing is seeking a detail-oriented HR Administrator to support the Packaging HR team in Hot Springs, AR. This Temp to Hire role offers weekday hours and flexible hybrid/remote options.

You will maintain employee records, assist with onboarding/offboarding, benefits administration, and HR communications while ensuring compliant, timely HR processes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of administrative experience, preferably in HR.
• Working knowledge of HR practices and employment processes.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Maintain employee records, HR files, and HRIS data.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities, including new hire paperwork, orientation scheduling, and employee status changes.
• Assist with benefits administration, enrollments, changes, terminations, and employee inquiries.
• Prepare employment letters, verifications, reports, notices, and other HR documentation.
• Support recruiting by coordinating hiring activities and communicating with candidates and hiring managers.
• Track required training, certifications, acknowledgements, and compliance-related activities.
• Assist with HR audits, reporting, and record retention practices.
• Coordinate employee programs, engagement initiatives, meetings, and special HR projects.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Applicant tracking systems

Benefits administration systems

Job description

This is a Temp to Hire Role

We're Hiring: HR Administrator – Packaging Human Resources

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized HR Administrator to support our Packaging Human Resources team. This role is responsible for providing day-to-day administrative support across key HR functions while ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant execution of HR processes.

Position: HR Administrator

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Flexible/ Hybrid/Remote

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate employee records, HR files, and HRIS data.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities, including new hire paperwork, orientation scheduling, and employee status changes.
• Assist with benefits administration, enrollments, changes, terminations, and employee inquiries.
• Prepare employment letters, verifications, reports, notices, and other HR documentation.
• Support recruiting efforts by coordinating hiring activities and communicating with candidates and hiring managers.
• Track required training, certifications, acknowledgements, and compliance-related activities.
• Assist with HR audits, reporting, and record retention practices.
• Coordinate employee programs, engagement initiatives, meetings, and special HR projects.

Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of administrative experience, preferably in Human Resources or a related business support function.
• Working knowledge of HR practices, employee records administration, and employment processes.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, applicant tracking, or benefits administration systems preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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