HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT

Baker-McGuire; Connelly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Baker-McGuire in Connelly Springs, NC is seeking a part-time Human Resources Assistant to support daily HR and payroll tasks, with an hourly wage range of $18.00–$21.00 DOE. You will help with recruitment, onboarding, benefits inquiries, leave management, and recordkeeping, using ADP and MS Office.

Maintain confidential employee records and assist with safety and compliance programs. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and professional communication are essential to collaborate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Previous administrative, human resources, payroll, or benefits experience is preferred.
• Experience using ADP or another HR/payroll system is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information professionally and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong customer-service skills and the ability to work effectively with employees and managers at all levels.
• Basic knowledge of employment laws, payroll practices, and recordkeeping requirements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain résumés, employment applications, interview notes, applicant-flow records, and other recruitment documentation in accordance with established hiring procedures.
• Prepare offer letters and provide onboarding instructions to prospective employees.
• Conduct background and reference checks for prospective employees.
• Coordinate and conduct human resources orientation for new employees, including required training and presentations.
• Process new-hire, employee-change, and termination documentation in ADP.
• Support compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity laws and other applicable employment regulations.
• Assist employees with questions regarding company benefit plans and enrollment procedures.
• Assist with preparing, reviewing, and updating job descriptions.
• Process payroll information, timecards, and related documentation using the ADP payroll system.
• Maintain accurate payroll records in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and company record-retention requirements.
• Process employee benefit elections and changes in ADP.
• Assist with the administration of short-term disability, long-term disability, and leave-of-absence benefits.
• Serve as a liaison with the company’s workers’ compensation carrier, including reporting incidents and initiating claims.
• Maintain required OSHA logs and workplace accident records.
• Assist with safety committee activities, monthly safety training, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee personnel records.
• Protect the confidentiality of employee, payroll, medical, and company information.
• Maintain the company’s organizational chart.
• Maintain approved employee driving records and related documentation.
• Assist the Human Resources Manager with special projects and other assigned responsibilities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Tools

ADP

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Human Resources Assistant

Department: Human Resources

Employment Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt; Part-Time

Hourly Range: $18.00 - $21.00 (DOE)

Position Summary

The Human Resources Assistant supports the daily administration of human resources and payroll activities. This position assists with recruitment, onboarding, payroll processing, employee benefits, leaves of absence, workers’ compensation, safety documentation, and personnel records. The Human Resources Assistant also serves as a helpful and professional resource for employees and management while maintaining confidentiality and ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain résumés, employment applications, interview notes, applicant-flow records, and other recruitment documentation in accordance with established hiring procedures.
• Prepare offer letters and provide onboarding instructions to prospective employees.
• Conduct background and reference checks for prospective employees.
• Coordinate and conduct human resources orientation for new employees, including required training and presentations.
• Process new-hire, employee-change, and termination documentation in ADP.
• Support compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity laws and other applicable employment regulations.
• Assist employees with questions regarding company benefit plans and enrollment procedures.
• Assist with preparing, reviewing, and updating job descriptions.
• Process payroll information, timecards, and related documentation using the ADP payroll system.
• Maintain accurate payroll records in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and company record-retention requirements.
• Process employee benefit elections and changes in ADP.
• Assist with the administration of short-term disability, long-term disability, and leave-of-absence benefits.
• Serve as a liaison with the company’s workers’ compensation carrier, including reporting incidents and initiating claims.
• Maintain required OSHA logs and workplace accident records.
• Assist with safety committee activities, monthly safety training, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee personnel records.
• Protect the confidentiality of employee, payroll, medical, and company information.
• Maintain the company’s organizational chart.
• Maintain approved employee driving records and related documentation.
• Assist the Human Resources Manager with special projects and other assigned responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Previous administrative, human resources, payroll, or benefits experience is preferred.
• Experience using ADP or another human resources and payroll information system is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information professionally and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Strong customer-service skills and the ability to work effectively with employees and managers at all organizational levels.
• Basic knowledge of employment laws, payroll practices, employee benefits, and recordkeeping requirements is preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The company is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.