Human Resources Assistant

Marcal Paper; Natchez (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a qualified Human Resources Manager based in Natchez, MS. The successful candidate will oversee recruitment, manage employee benefits, and ensure compliance with local laws. With a focus on talent management and employee relations, this role requires dedicated experience in human resources and an appropriate educational background.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years HR/benefits experience required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in HR/Business Admin.
• PHR & SHRM-CP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, and facilitate hiring for open positions.
• Administer new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.

Skills

Recruiting

Compliance

Benefits Administration

HRIS Data Entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

PHR & SHRM-CP certification

Job description

Job Details

Natchez - Natchez, MS Full Time

Description

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified non-exempt job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Administers and coordinate new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff members.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Ensures the accuracy of all data entry, benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information.
• Performs quality checks of data accuracy in HRIS.
• Assists employees regarding benefits issues.
• Assists with Open Enrollment and Life Event processes including guiding employees with elections via HRIS process.
• Responds to leave-of-absence requests from third-party and provided requested disability paperwork: medical, personal, disability and FMLA with aid of third-party administrator.
• Effectively interprets FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absences/disabilities.
• Provides necessary reports for allocation/billing charges, labor tracking and invoicing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ prior experience in HR and/or benefits administration required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• At least one year of human resource management experience preferred.
• PHR & SHRM-CP preferred.