Junior HR Employee Relations Assistant

Georgia 4-H; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking an HR Employee Relations Assistant to support the Employee Relations team in Auxiliary Human Resources at the Athens campus. This role handles intake of employee concerns, maintains confidential files, and supports investigations in a structured, compliant environment.

Ideal candidates will have an administrative background, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1-2 years of administrative, HR, or office support experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with intake and documentation of employee concerns, complaints, and workplace issues via Auxiliary ticketing system.
• Support ER team members in coordinating meetings, interviews, and follow-ups related to investigations.
• Maintain confidential case files, ensuring accuracy, organization, and compliance with record-keeping standards.
• Help track case progress and deadlines to ensure timely resolution.
• Prepare correspondence, meeting notes, summaries, and reports for the ER team.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate logistics for ER-related activities.
• Assist with data entry, tracking, and maintenance of ER metrics and dashboards.
• Support the distribution and communication of HR policies and updates.
• Help research and gather information related to employment laws, policies, and best practices.
• Assist in updating ER templates, forms, and training materials.
• Support compliance initiatives, including audits and documentation reviews.
• Provide general guidance to employees and managers on where to find HR policies, resources, and support.
• Direct inquiries to appropriate HR team members while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Skills

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Administrative experience

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Discretion with sensitive information

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Georgia is seeking an HR Employee Relations Assistant to support the Employee Relations team in Auxiliary Human Resources at the Athens campus. This role handles intake of employee concerns, maintains confidential files, and supports investigations in a structured, compliant environment.

Ideal candidates will have an administrative background, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.