Kennywood - HR Assistant (Part-Time)

About the Role

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!

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

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year of related work experience strongly desired in an HR or customer service setting
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English; Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus
• 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