Human Resources Administrative Assistant

Waste Management; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Waste Management is seeking a Flexible Human Resource Administrative Assistant to support HR and administrative duties, including coordinating interviews, maintaining employee records, posting job ads and assisting with recruitment lifecycle.

The role requires strong organizational skills, experience with HRIS and payroll software, and the ability to handle confidential information. The position is in-person with a Monday–Friday schedule; some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in related field preferred.
• Three years combined general HR and administrative support experience.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll software, and standard HR processes.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruiting functions including scheduling interviews and posting job ads.
• Maintain accurate HR files, records and documentation.
• Answer applicants and employees and route complex queries to HR staff.
• Support payroll processing and distribute checks as needed.
• Coordinate onboarding, benefits enrollment and HR-related events.

Skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Payroll software

Job description

We are looking for a Flexible, Human Resource Administrative Assistant to undertake a variety of Human Resource and administrative duties. The Human Resource Administrative Assistant duties involve a wide range of support activities inside our Human Resource department, from coordinating meetings to maintaining our employee database to posting job ads and recruiting. Human Resource assistant skills we’re looking for include excellent organizational skills, experience with Human Resource and Payroll software and strong communication skills. The ideal candidate for the human resources administrative assistant position should hold a Human Resource or Business-related degree and have some experience in our industry. Following our training sessions, you’ll be able to assist Human Resource in the whole recruitment lifecycle (e.g. onboarding new hires and candidate sourcing) and other administrative tasks as assigned. Ultimately, you’ll ensure our Human Resource department is organized and operates smoothly to attract, hire and retain our employees. You will also spend a portion of each day assisting with other administrative tasks unrelated to Human Resource as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruiting functions including but not limited to scheduling, organizing interviews, utilizing internet sources including job boards and the local, regional and state workforce development offices.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation.
• Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management.
• Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records.
• Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
• Provides clerical support to the HR department.
• May assist with payroll functions including processing, answering employee questions, fixing processing errors, and distributing checks.
• Acts as a liaison between the organization and external benefits providers and vendors, which may include health, disability, and retirement plan providers.
• Conducts or assists with new hire orientation.
• Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, holiday parties, and retirement celebrations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Excellent time management and verbal, written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll management, human resource information system (HRIS), and similar computer applications.
• Associate’s degree in related field preferred.
• Prior related office experience preferred.
• Three years combined general HR and administrative support experience.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

$50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Experience

Human resources: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute

Dallas, TX 75254 (Required)

Ability to Relocate

Dallas, TX 75254: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location

In person