Human Resources Assistant

Cabinetworks Group Administrative SupportAt Cabinetworks Group, our shared purpose is to bring the kitchen to life. We design and manufacture the most comprehensive choice of kitchen cabinets in the country across our brands that include iconic leaders like KraftMaid®, Medallion® and Merillat®. We are America's largest privately held cabinetmaker, a best-in-class team of over 6,000 team members across 20 locations, including 15 manufacturing facilities.Salary Range: $21.00 per hour - $24.00 per hour, plus bonusProvides administrative support, maintains personnel records, provides Workday processing, coordinates luncheons, plant events, and works on special projects as needed. Also, answers employee questions pertaining to human resources matters and maintains highly confidential and sensitive information. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize diversified workload. This is an onsite position.Principal Functional Responsibilities:Process and review employment applications in order to evaluate qualifications or eligibility of applicants. Conduct preliminary interview perceiver questionnaires and participate in selection of employee applications for pre-hireExplain company personnel policies, benefits, and procedures to employees or job applicants and conduct new hire orientationsProcess, verify, and maintain documentation relating to personnel activities such as staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations, and classificationsEnter and maintain information in Workday regarding personnel information, benefit changes and Leave of AbsencesAnswer questions regarding examinations, eligibility, salaries, benefits, and other pertinent informationExamine employee files to answer inquiries and provide information for personnel actionsRequest information from law enforcement officials, previous employers, and other references in order to determine applicants' employment acceptabilityExplain FMLA, Short-term disability policies and procedures to employees. Responsible for processing all FMLA and Short-term disability claims and ensuring compliance with the FMLACoordinates summer picnic, holiday parties and company luncheonsResponsible for annual benefit enrollment, including educating employees on benefit changesGeneral clerical duties to help the HR department run effectivelyAnswer multi-line phones, greet customers/applicantsAssist HR Manager in a variety of personnel and safety activitiesEssential Qualifications and Skills:Associates DegreeThree years office type work experienceExcellent written and verbal communication skillsFamiliarity with employment law, including FMLA, ADA, WC, and COBRAProficiency with MS OfficeHigh level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacyAttention to detail in composing, typing, filing, and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlinesMust be willing to work needed hours to assure successful team results and to assure closure of team assignmentsMust be comfortable working with all levels of managementCabinetworks Group (the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company's policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.Cabinetworks Group is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. Please click on the following links for more information.E-Verify Participation Poster: English & SpanishE-verify Right to Work Poster: English, Spanish