HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT

Goodwill-Industries-of-Arkansa; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill-Industries-of-Arkansa in Little Rock, AR is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to handle essential HR admin tasks and support the HR team. The role includes coordinating pre-employment checks, new hire paperwork, orientations, and record-keeping to ensure accuracy and confidentiality.

You will assist with open enrollment, employee events, and HR projects while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of policies and legal requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years related experience and/or training.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre-employment checks, such as background screenings, motor vehicle, and reference checks.
• Prepare new hire paperwork and ensure all required documents are completed accurately.
• Conduct orientation sessions for new employees, providing information about company policies and procedures.
• Assist with the offboarding process.
• Maintain and update employee records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Generate reports for HR metrics and compliance purposes.
• Maintain knowledge of HR policies and communicate updates to employees as needed.
• Assist in organizing employee events and initiatives to foster a positive work environment.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team, including calendars, scheduling meetings, and correspondence.
• Assist with special projects and initiatives as assigned by HR management.
• Support open enrollment activities and explain benefit options.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Math

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Discretion / Confidentiality

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Databases

Job description

Job DescriptionThe Human Resources Assistant will perform administrative tasks and duties to support effective and efficient operations of the human resources department.Essential Duties and Responsibilities1. Coordinate pre-employment checks, such as background screenings, motor vehicle, and reference checks.2. Prepare new hire paperwork and ensure all required documents are completed accurately.3. Conduct orientation sessions for new employees, providing them with essential information about company policies and procedures.4. Assist with the offboarding process.5. Maintain and update employee records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.6. Generate reports as needed for HR metrics and compliance purposes.7. Maintain knowledge of HR policies and procedures and communicate updates to employees as needed.8. Assist in organizing employee events and initiatives to foster a positive work environment.9. Provide general administrative support to the HR team, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and handling correspondence.10. Assist with special projects and initiatives as assigned by HR management.11. Support open enrollment activities and ensure employees understand their benefit options.12. Assist in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.13. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.EducationHigh School ExperienceExperience2 years related experience and/or training.Skills- Communication Skills- Mathematical Skills- Critical Thinking Skills- Software Databases- Presentation/PowerPoint- Spreadsheet- Word Processing/Typing- Decision Making- Supervisory Experience- Planning, organizing, and project management skills.Additional InformationPrior experience in an administrative role, preferably in HR or a related field.Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment