Human Resources Assistant

Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce; Fort Atkinson (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance with HRA

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

401K with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Jones Dairy Farm, a family-owned business, seeks an HR Assistant to support the Human Resources department with payroll processing, benefits administration, and confidential HR tasks. The role emphasizes building strong employee relationships and maintaining discretion under tight deadlines.

The position focuses on payroll coordination, benefits changes, and routine HRIS data maintenance while collaborating with unions and non-union staff to resolve issues promptly.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a related business field.
• 2+ years payroll and administration experience.
• SHRM or HCRI certification in Human Resources.
• Strong computer and technology background.

Responsibilities

• Reconciles benefit invoices ensuring accurate enrollments and synchronization with the payroll system.
• Assists with accurate and timely processing of benefits enrollments and changes for carriers and payroll.
• Responsible for payroll processing, time and attendance data, payroll reports, and employee reimbursements.
• Maintains union vacation tracking and personnel records; coordinates internal job postings.
• Acts as liaison with outside vendors and supports wellness programs and company events.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Education

Associate’s degree in related business field

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

• Education: Completion of an associate’s degree in a related business field.
• Experienceor Training: 2or more years of payroll and administration experience. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Exercise good problem-solving skills and ability to effectively multi-task. Must possess a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality and be able to work under tight deadlines.
• Technology/Equipment: Strong computer and technology background.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licenses/Certificates:SHRM or HCRI certification in Human Resources.
• Experience or Training:2or more years of payroll and administration experience. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Exercise good problem-solving skills and ability to effectively multi-task. Must possess a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality and be able to work under tight deadlines.
• Technology/Equipment:Strong Computer and Technology Background.

Physical Requirements:

• Manual dexterity to operate all office equipment efficiently; Visual dexterity to operate all office equipment efficiently, Walking, Bending, Standing, Sitting, Exposure to cold, hot, damp, and noisy environments; Lifting over 30 lbs.

Description

Jones Dairy Farm, a family-owned and operated business for over 135 years, is searching for anHR Assistantto help satisfy our growing needs.This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who has the desire to foster strong relationships with employees and colleagues while ensuring high levels of confidentiality and professionalism.

Position Summary:

Responsible for payroll processing, administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the Human Resources department.

Responsibilities:

• Reconciles benefit invoices ensuring accurate enrollments as well as synchronization with the payroll system.
• Assists with the accurate and timely processing of benefits enrollments and changes to include providing notification to necessary carriers and payroll.
• Responsible for accurate and efficient union payroll processing.
• Performs all payroll maintenance, processes time and attendance data, payroll reports, manual checks, employment verifications, and employee reimbursement requests.
• Maintains Union vacation tracking system.
• Coordinates the maintenance and tracking of the company’s internal job posting process.
• Responsible for payroll and employee file maintenance and personnel recordkeeping.
• Works cooperatively with the labor unions and non-union employees to quickly and satisfactorily resolve conflicts and problems and provide answers through knowledge of contracts and policies and the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
• Acts as a liaison between outside vending services and Company (uniform, vending, etc.).
• Assists with implementation of wellness programs including flu shots, health fairs, etc.
• Coordinates Employee Service Award program and assists with the coordination of company recreational events.
• Provides administrative support to HR staff by preparing employee communication pieces to include employee orientation materials, employee benefits materials, regulatory mailings, and other meeting correspondence.
• Acts as a backup for the other HR positions, including payroll processing.
• Perform other duties and special projects assigned.

Salary & Benefits

Benefits Package:

We offer excellent compensation and benefits package:

• Medical Insurance with a Health Reimbursement Account
• Dental, Vision, Prescription, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company Paid Short Term Disability/Sick Pay
• Long Term Disability available
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation (pro-rated) 2 weeks after probationary period and 3 weeks after 1 year of service
• 401K with a 100% Employer Match on 5.5% of eligible earnings
• Professional Development Including Tuition Reimbursement & more!

We offer excellent compensation and benefits package. Qualified candidates should submit a resume and APPLY NOW.