Human Resources Assistant

Knight's Companies; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Job summary

Knight's Companies in Summerville, SC seeks a proactive Human Resources Assistant to support onboarding and HR operations. You will handle document collection, system setup, and orientation, while maintaining records and assisting payroll accuracy across the organization.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, organizational skills, and proficiency with MS Office and HRIS. Travel up to 15% to company locations is required. This full-time role offers solid benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–3 years of HR administration or related administrative role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with multitasking ability.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization and travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the HR Department.
• Administer end-to-end onboarding for new hires, including documents and orientation.
• Conduct weekly new hire orientation sessions.
• Maintain employee records and assist with benefits administration.
• Process weekly payroll, audit timecards and deductions for accuracy.
• Prepare HR reports, spreadsheets and correspondence.
• Review insurance invoices for accuracy and segmentation.
• Process termination paperwork for offboarding.
• Track store orders and assist with special projects as assigned.

Skills

HR administration

Onboarding

Payroll processing

HRIS

MS Office

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll software

Job description

Description

We are seeking a Human Resources Assistant to support our human resources department. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a smooth onboarding experience and ensure efficient HR operations. The ideal candidate will be organized, communicative, and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Job Type

Full-time

What You’ll Do

• Provide administrative support to the HR Department.
• Administer end-to-end onboarding logistics for new hires, including document collection, system setup, and orientation support
• Conduct new hire orientation sessions weekly
• Assist in maintaining employee records
• Assist with processing weekly payroll, auditing timecards, earnings, deductions, and employee records to ensure payroll accuracy
• Prepare HR reports, spreadsheets and correspondence
• Assist employees with benefits administration, including enrollment, changes, and employee inquiries
• Review insurance invoices for accuracy, balance, and proper segmentation for accounting purposes
• Process termination paperwork for departing employees to ensure smooth offboarding
• Track and manage company store orders to ensure timely delivery and inventory accuracy
• Assist with special projects as assigned

What We Offer

• Competitive pay with opportunities for growth
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 1 to 3 years of experience in HR administration or related administrative role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn human resource information system (HRIS)
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization, including management team
• Ability to travel up to 15% to company locations.

We’re Hiring Across Our Other Markets

• Lowcountry: Charleston/Jedburg/St. George/Moncks Corner
• Midlands: Columbia/Lexington/Irmo/Blythewood/Lugoff/Sumter
• South: Hampton/Beaufort/Okatie/Richmond Hill/Savannah

Join our team and be part of a company that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for growth, and comprehensive benefits to help you succeed in your career.

EOE

Salary Description

$22.50 per hour to $23.50 per hour