Human Resources Assistant

Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys Liability Company; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys Liability Company is seeking an HR Assistant to support the Human Resources team in Baton Rouge. You will assist with recruiting, onboarding, HRIS data entry in UKG, payroll prep support, and coordinating employee engagement activities.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years HR experience, familiarity with UKG, strong confidentiality, and excellent communication and organizational skills. Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, and Canva is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of work experience in human resources
• Familiar with HRIS software: UKG specifically
• Ability to maintain confidentiality & handle sensitive information with tact & professionalism
• Strong communications skills essential in contacting prospective candidates and engaging with staff
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Canva

Responsibilities

• Recruiting assistance: coordinates job postings, correspondence with hiring manager, conducts phone screenings; drafts offer letters
• Onboarding duties: input new hires into HRIS system, maintains documentation needed; facilitates new employee orientation
• HRIS functions: maintenance of employment data & updates in UKG; reporting; payroll prep under payroll specialist
• Engagement: assists in planning and executing employee engagement events throughout the year
• Compliance: assists Director in mandated HR reporting
• Performs other duties as assigned by Director

Skills

HR experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's or Associate in HR

Tools

UKG HRIS

Outlook

Excel

Canva

Job description

The HR Assistant will perform administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the Human Resources department including, but not limited to recruiting & employee engagement.

Functions:

• Recruiting assistance: coordinates job postings, correspondence with hiring manager, conducts phone screenings; drafts offer letters
• Onboarding duties: input new hires into HRIS system, maintains documentation needed; facilitates new employee orientation
• HRIS functions: ongoing upkeep of employment data & updates in UKG; reporting; payroll prep under the direction of payroll specialist
• Engagement: assists in the planning and execution of employee engagement events throughout the year
• Compliance: assists Director in the mandated HR reporting
• Performs other duties as assigned by Director

• 1-2 years of work experience in human resources desired
• Familiar with HRIS software: UKG specifically
• Ability to maintain confidentiality & manage sensitive information with tact & professionalism
• Strong communications skills essential in contacting prospective candidates and engaging with our staff
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Canva preferred
• Excellent organizational skills & attention to detail
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Human Resources Management or related field