Human Resources Assistant

Kids for the Future; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future in Baton Rouge, LA seeks an HR Assistant to perform administrative tasks supporting Human Resources, including recruiting, onboarding, HRIS, and employee engagement.

The role requires 1-2 years HR experience, familiarity with UKG HRIS, strong confidentiality, and proficiency with Outlook and Excel; Bachelor's or Associate's degree in HR or related field preferred.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

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: 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

Skills

Recruiting support

Phone screenings

Employee engagement

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Education

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

Tools

UKG HRIS

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Canva

Job description

• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

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

Requirements

• 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