HR Operations Coordinator — Benefits & Onboarding

Columbusco; Whiteville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbusco is seeking an HR Assistant to support the Human Resources Director and staff with cross-functional activities. Responsibilities include onboarding/offboarding, benefits administration, records management, and reporting.

The role requires handling confidential information with tact and accuracy. Applicants will assist with grievances, employee questions, and orientation sessions, while maintaining personnel files and coordinating drug tests and background checks.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of county policies and insurance regulations for benefits and recruitment.
• Theory and practices of human resources administration for assigned functions.
• Strong office administration techniques.
• Proficient with word processing and spreadsheets; ability to use similar software.

Responsibilities

• Serve as initial contact for the HR department, greet the public, answer questions, and manage mail and faxes.
• Maintain and post employee records and demographic information; track applicants.
• Schedule pre-employment testing and background checks; manage tests results.
• Coordinate orientation and benefits sign-up for full-time staff; assist with benefits forms.

Skills

County policies knowledge

HR administration knowledge

Office administration

Word processing & spreadsheet

Analytical reporting

Policy interpretation

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two-year college degree in Business/HR or related field

Job description

Columbusco is seeking an HR Assistant to support the Human Resources Director and staff with cross-functional activities. Responsibilities include onboarding/offboarding, benefits administration, records management, and reporting.

The role requires handling confidential information with tact and accuracy. Applicants will assist with grievances, employee questions, and orientation sessions, while maintaining personnel files and coordinating drug tests and background checks.