Human Resources Assistant

Knight's Companies, Inc.; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

PTO and Holidays

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Job summary

Knight's Companies, Inc. is seeking an organized HR Assistant in Summerville, SC to support talent acquisition and HR operations.

You will manage onboarding logistics, coordinate orientation, maintain HRIS records, and assist with payroll, benefits, and offboarding tasks. The role requires 1–3 years of HR administration experience, strong communication and multitasking abilities, and proficiency in MS Office and HRIS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Experience in HR administration or related role is preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office and HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the HR Department.
• Support talent acquisition with interview confirmations and pre-employment processes.
• Administer end-to-end onboarding logistics for new hires.
• Conduct new hire orientation sessions weekly.
• Maintain employee records in the HRIS.
• Process weekly payroll and audit timecards and deductions.
• Prepare HR reports, spreadsheets, and correspondence.
• Assist with benefits enrollment and inquiries.
• Review insurance invoices for accuracy and proper segmentation.
• Process termination paperwork and offboarding tasks.
• Track boots and uniforms balances for payroll processing.
• Manage company store orders for timely delivery and inventory accuracy.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or HR

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.

Interested in opportunities in other Knight’s Companies 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

Visit our careers page to explore all openings: www.knightscompanies.com

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.

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