Human Resources Assistant (Full Time)

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. Perform benefits and payroll administration to include enrollment of new benefits, claims resolution, change reporting, and communicating information to employees and candidates. Maintain Human Resource Information System records and compile reports from database. Provide customer service for employees on benefits, payroll, and company policies. Lead the onboarding process of new employees including coordinate and/or conduct new hire orientation, E-Verify, state new hire reporting, new hire training, and entering new hire paperwork into HRIS database. Develop and administer various human resources plans and procedures for all local personnel. Assist firmwide initiatives including the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures. Design, administer and maintain specific HR-related programs as needed. Provide employee relations counseling and serve as a coaching resource. Advise operational managers on HR, HR law and employee related issues. Bachelor's degree in human resources, business or related field, preferred. ~3 - 6 years HR-related experience or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. ~ Sensitivity towards confidential information is a must. ~ Proficiency in HRIS system maintenance and file management in a professional setting; Microsoft Office and strong computer literacy is required. ~ Working knowledge of UltiPro and talent management software applications. ~ At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $64,000 to $77,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to View email address on click.appcast.io.