Human Resources Assistant

Knight's Companies; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

PTO & Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Job summary

Knight's Companies in Summerville, SC is seeking an HR Assistant to support onboarding and HR operations. You will handle administrative tasks, assist talent acquisition, and help maintain accurate employee records.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1–3 years of HR administration, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS. You will contribute to payroll accuracy, benefits administration, and reporting in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience.
• 1–3 years HR administration or related role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong organizational skills with multitasking ability.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and HRIS.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the HR Department.
• Assist talent acquisition with interview confirmations and pre-employment steps.
• Manage end-to-end onboarding logistics for new hires.
• Conduct weekly new hire orientation sessions.
• Maintain employee records in the HRIS.
• Aid in payroll processing and timecard audits.
• Prepare HR reports and correspondence.
• Assist with benefits enrollment and inquiries.
• Review insurance invoices for accuracy.
• Process termination paperwork and offboarding.
• Track boots/uniform balances for payroll.
• Monitor company store orders for inventory accuracy.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

MS Office

HRIS

Interview coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive HR Assistant to support our talent acquisition and HR teams. 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.

What You'll Do

• Provide administrative support to the HR Department.
• Support the talent acquisition team by performing interview confirmations and completing pre-employment processes within designated timeframes
• 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 such as photos, safety shoe information, company-provided phone numbers and email addresses, and corrective action memorandums within the HRIS
• 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
• Provide information on remaining balances for boots and uniforms upon employee termination for payroll processing
• Track and manage company store orders to ensure timely delivery and inventory accuracy

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

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift to fifteen pounds at times (e.g., files, office supplies).
• Ability to move around the office to file documents, retrieve supplies, or assist with clerical tasks.
• Occasional bending, reaching, and standing as needed.

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