Human Resources Assistant

About the role

BakerRisk® is seeking a full-time HR Administrative Assistant. This is an entry level on-site position. The HR Administrative Assistant will provide support to a full range of administrative support for the HR Department. This includes effectively performing a variety of administrative tasks in order to achieve a specified objective. Performs duties within established guidelines. This is an on-site position for the first year of employment, with the possibility to work remotely one day from home after one year of required training.

Responsibilities

• Processes prospective / new hire paperwork and related documentation to include drug screening and background checks.
• Processes employee termination paperwork, schedules exit interviews and coordinates all offboarding processes.
• Assists with updating organization charts, promotion paperwork and inter-company transfers.
• Assists with responding to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, benefits and other HR-related matters.
• Assists with managing the department mailbox.
• Coordinates and manages new hire orientation and onboarding process to ensure a smooth and welcome transition for the new employee.
• Assists as an employee liaison regarding benefits.
• Assists with updates and maintenance data for employee benefit plans.
• Assists with open enrollment and setup of new benefits as needed.
• Assists with set up and maintenance of electronic personnel files and ensures data is compliant and appropriate record keeping is maintained, to include benefit information and vendor files.
• Assists with compliance of client contracts to include background check processes and drug screening processes.
• Assists with Employment Verification from outside companies.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field is a plus.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Acrobat Adobe, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook.
• Proficient or ability to quickly learn HRIS database programs (ADP & Clear Co.).
• Basic knowledge of HR processes and procedures.
• Previous experience in an administrative role or customer service position.
• Previous experience in coordinating and presenting new hire presentations.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Benefits

• Holiday, vacation and sick leave pay
• Medical/dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Potential for a year-end bonus