Kennywood - HR Assistant (Part-Time)

Kennywood Park; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Kennywood Park is seeking an HR Assistant (Part-Time) to support records management, scheduling, onboarding, and employee relations during the busy season.

The role emphasizes excellent written and verbal communication, strong organization, and the ability to help guests and hosts with professionalism and confidentiality while using Office 365 tools like Outlook, Excel, and Teams.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of HR or customer service experience.
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English; bilingual a plus.
• Must be 18+ and able to work flexible evenings and weekends.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Welcome hosts with a positive attitude.
• Assist with scheduling, uniform distribution, and onboarding activities.
• Support recruiting and interviewing initiatives during the season.
• Process HR paperwork and entry into HRIS and systems.
• Respond to host inquiries via phone and email.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee data.
• Assist with Workday navigation and password resets.
• Perform general administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Writing

Customer Service

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Teams

Word

PowerPoint

OneDrive

Job description

Kennywood - HR Assistant (Part-Time)

Our story began 75 years ago when the Herschend family discovered wonder deep in an Ozark Mountain cave—and chose to share it with the world. Today, Herschend is the largest family‑held themed attractions company, with over 40 leading attractions and immersive experiences that reach audiences worldwide.

While each brand offers something unique, all are united by a shared purpose: Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating®. Our passionate hosts make this purpose possible through everyday acts of love and service—what we call Heartspitality®—the intersection of heart and hospitality.

As an equal‑opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect.

recruiting and internal communications.

The HR Assistant is responsible for helping with a variety of human resources‑related tasks, including but not limited to records management, uniform management, scheduling, employee events and helping to maintain positive employee relations.

Ideal candidates will have superior social, communication, writing, and organizational skills, and have a natural talent for helping others!

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Welcome our hosts with a smile and positive attitude!
• Professionally and legally represent Kennywood & Sandcastle to ensure continued compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws
• Distribute host uniforms and assist with keeping track of inventory
• Create host ID badges
• Assist with recruiting and interviewing initiatives throughout the season
• Ensure all required host onboarding activities are completed and provide assistance when needed
• Assist with the coordination and execution of exciting host events
• Respond to host inquiries via phone and email
• Distribute paychecks on a bi‑weekly basis and answer inquiries related to pay
• Assist with data entry into HRIS and Learning systems
• Review and track compliance with work permits for minors
• Assist with processing HR paperwork, employee transactions, and terminations
• Assist hosts with Workday navigation and password resets
• Assist scheduling department using workforce management platforms
• Perform copying, filing and various other administrative duties
• All other duties assigned by leadership

Education & Work Experience:

• Minimum of 1‑year of related work experience strongly desired in an HR or customer service setting

Language: Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English; Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age to comply with PA Child Labor Laws
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, most weekends, and summer holidays

Must have reliable transportation to and from work for your scheduled shift

Must possess exceptional customer service skills, with an ability to resolve questions, problems, issues, and concerns in a positive and professional manner

Ability to portray a positive, professional attitude

Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive employee data

Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and persuasively with a wide range of diverse personnel and guests

Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, Power Point, and OneDrive

Ability to use office technology and equipment, such as PC, software, and copier

Ability to follow direction, multi‑task, and work as part of a team as well as independently

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to remain seated for extended periods of time, while using a computer
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time throughout the workday
• Ability to occasionally stoop, twist, kneel, bend, squat, or reach above shoulders
• Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 20 pounds or more

Working Conditions:

• This role will be primarily based in an office setting with some interaction with outdoor park locations
• Some exposure to the variable outside temperatures, including high heat, cold, direct sun, humidity, dust, rain, snow, ice, and other weather conditions