Temporary HR Assistant

About the role

TJX Companies offers a vibrant team environment that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. This temporary HR Assistant role is based at the TJ Maxx Distribution Center in Worcester, USA, with scheduled hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:15 PM.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical and administrative functions within the HR department, including payroll, file administration, benefits, workers compensation, leaves of absence, and unemployment processing.
• Counsel associates, respond to HR-related inquiries, and complete necessary HR forms and documents.
• Update and maintain the HRIS with personnel files, profiles, new hire paperwork, bid acceptances, and personnel change status.
• Track and prepare HR reports such as new hire evaluations, attendance records, seniority, and shift information.
• Manage associate relations filing, including new hire files, grievances, medical, and ADA files.
• Coordinate benefits programs including insurance, 401(k), leaves of absence, and appointment tracking.
• Complete industrial accident paperwork and assist associates with claims and open enrollment forms.
• Assist in new hire and benefit orientations, including bilingual support and translation as needed.
• Respond to associate and external inquiries regarding HR issues, employment verifications, and wage verifications.
• Administer workers compensation, including case management, drug testing, and OSHA log maintenance.
• Interact with external partners such as insurance carriers, medical providers, and Home Office HR teams.
• Participate in special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience.
• 1–2 years of related HR or administrative experience.
• Previous experience in payroll or administration preferred.

Skills

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of basic HR functions including payroll, file management, and benefits.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word; familiarity with HR/payroll systems such as Kronos or ADI is a plus.

Benefits

• Associate discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Smoking cessation support
• Bereavement leave
• 401(k) associate contributions
• Credit union membership
• Cell phone discounts
• Eligibility for 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, paid parental leave, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time upon meeting service or hours requirements
• Scholarship program eligibility

Pay

Starting pay range: $20.00 to $25.75 per hour. Actual starting pay is determined by relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.