HR Support & Onboarding Specialist (Flexible Work)

Ges West; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Supplemental insurance options

Flexible work arrangements

On-the-Job training

Generous paid time off

Cell phone reimbursement

Simple IRA matching

Gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

Geotechnical & Environmental Services, Inc is seeking an HR Assistant to support day-to-day human resources activities including policies, recruitment, payroll, staff engagement, and general office administration.

You will organize personnel documents, assist with benefits and onboarding, maintain policies and training records, and help with onboarding and timekeeping tasks. The role requires discretion, independence, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; at least 2 years clerical or HR experience.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and database systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Professional demeanor and telephone etiquette.

Responsibilities

• Assist with organization and timely processing of personnel documents.
• Serve as a resource for staff with questions on benefits and policies.
• Assist in maintaining company benefits, including health, workers’ comp, and retirement.
• Update HR policies, manuals, org charts, and handbook.
• Provide employee training and benefits programs as directed.
• Coordinate onboarding checklists for new hires.
• Assist with tracking training and RFCs.
• Support staff engagement events and recruitment processes.
• Assist with exit paperwork and termination tasks.
• Assist with payroll data entry and time sheet audits.

Skills

Clerical experience

Independence under pressure

Influence others

MS Word

Excel

Databases

Written communication

Telephone etiquette

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Summary: The Human Resources Assistant participates in day-to-day Human Resources activities related to policies and procedures, recruitment and staffing, payroll, staff engagement, and general office administration. Responsibilities require customary and regular exercise of discretion, independent judgment and initiative.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist with the organization and timely processing of personnel documents.
• Serves as resource for staff members for questions regarding benefits and company policies.
• Assists in the maintenance of company benefits, including group health insurance, worker’s compensation, and retirement benefits.
• Participates in updating company human resources policies, procedure manuals, org charts, and handbook.
• Provides employee training and benefit programs as directed.
• Coordinates completion of new hire and onboarding checklists.
• Assists with the tracking of training and RFC’s.
• Actively participates in the planning and implementation of staff engagement events.
• Supports recruitment and hiring processes within the company.
• Helps prepare exit paperwork and complete termination tasks as directed.
• Assists with time sheet audits, payroll data entry, reviews, and other payroll processes as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Outcomes or Results:

There will be a smooth flow of documents and communication, while meeting required deadlines, and adhering to GES’ established goals, procedures, and professional standards. The Human Resources Assistant will work closely with the Human Resources Manager and other clerical staff in accomplishing successful onboarding and training of staff, document and data processing, and staff engagement efforts. The Human Resources Assistant must be able to respond to the needs of several staff members and clients at once, using tact and diplomacy.

Education, Knowledge, and Skills Required or Desirables:

• High school diploma
• Minimum 2 years clerical experience or other experience in Human Resources
• Proven ability to work independently and under pressure
• Ability to influence others using positive reinforcement
• Highly proficient word processing, spreadsheet, and database skills
• Experience with database software and data entry
• Excellent written and oral skills
• Professional attitude, telephone etiquette, and appearance

What is it like working at GES?GES is proud of our culture! We work hard at creating an atmosphere where people want to work. We are privileged to be recognized year after year on Zweig’s Best Firm to Work For list. At GES, you can expect to be recognized as a valued and trusted member of our team. As a member of the team, you will get to enjoy these benefits:

• Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Access to many options for supplemental insurance
• Flexible work arrangements where it makes sense
• On-the-Job training
• Generous paid time off
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Simple IRA matching program
• Gym membership reimbursement

… and much more!

If you are interested in this position, we encourage you to apply. We understand that the perfect candidate does not exist, so even if you do not check off all our boxes, that’s OK, we would love to connect with you anyway. If you have questions about this position, please reach out to [e-mail].