Human Resources Assistant

Management & Training Corporation; Woodville (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and prescription drug

Dental benefits

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Civic duty and military leave

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) at Wilkinson County Correctional Facility in Woodville, Mississippi seeks an experienced HR assistant to support the human resources office with clerical tasks, payroll coordination, and benefits enrollment.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least two years of clerical work, with preference for HR experience; a valid Mississippi or Louisiana driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years clerical or related experience required.
• Human Resources experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license in Mississippi or Louisiana with acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.

Responsibilities

• Perform necessary clerical functions for the human resources office.
• Maintain up-to-date personnel files.
• Maintain accurate weekly and monthly reports; coordinate payroll changes with accounting.
• Process paperwork for terminating employees, including retirement report and forms when applicable.
• Inform new employees of available insurance benefits, procedures, and other related information; coordinate with insurance company regarding claims and related functions.
• Maintain the chronological training log and individual training records for all employees.
• Receive visitors and telephone calls; handle routine matters and direct non-routine business to proper staff.
• Type reports, maintain records and files.
• Maintain updated files on employee service awards and coordinate with warden on presentation of awards.
• Provide follow-up correspondence to applicants and agencies regarding employment status.
• Assist the manager, human resources in the advertisement of open positions with job bid program, state employment department, local newspaper advertising and other appropriate recruitment sources.
• Ensure all new hire information and other personnel changes are entered into the computer and proper notification forwarded to payroll and ensure adequate and up-to-date personnel records are maintained.
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
• Maintain accountability of inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; 2 years clerical/related experience required; valid driver’s license in MS/LA

Job description

Pay: $16.00 per hour

• Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Civic duty and military leave

Job Description

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Schedule

Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Benefit Package Includes

• Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Civic duty and military leave

Impact lives with Management & Training Corporation (MTC)!At the Wilkinson County Correctional Facility in Woodville, Mississippi, our foundation is based upon the philosophies of caring about others, giving back, and making a social impact. We provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while helping an at-risk population receive the treatment necessary for success on their road back to a healthy, productive life.

Essential Duties

• Perform necessary clerical functions for the human resources office
• Maintain up-to‑date personnel files
• Maintain accurate weekly and monthly reports. Coordinate payroll changes with accounting
• Process paperwork for terminating employees, including retirement report and forms when applicable
• Inform new employees of available insurance benefits, procedures, and other related information. Coordinated with insurance company regarding claims, resolution of problem cases, and other related functions
• Maintain the chronological training log and individual training records for all employees
• Receive visitors and telephone calls; handle routine matters personally and direct non-routine business to proper staff for consideration
• Type reports, maintain records and files.
• Maintain updated files on employee service awards and coordinate with warden on presentation of awards
• Provide follow-up correspondence to applicants and agencies regarding employment status
• Assist the manager, human resources in the advertisement of all open positions with job bid program, state employment department, local newspaper advertising and other appropriate recruitment sources
• Ensure all new hire information and other personnel changes are entered into the computer and proper notification forwarded to payroll and ensure adequate and up-to‑date personnel records are maintained
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed
• Maintain accountability of inmates and property; adhere to safety practices

Education And Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years clerical or related experience required
• Human Resources experience preferred
• Valid driver's license in the state of Mississippi or Louisiana with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Post Hire Requirements

• Must successfully complete all annual in-service requirements.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.

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