Human Resources Assistant

Job Description

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Location: 10641 US-80, Meridian, MS 39307

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Benefit package includes:

• Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Civic duty and military leave

Impact lives with Management & Training Corporation (MTC)! At the East Mississippi Correctional Facility Meridian, Mississippi, our foundation is based upon the philosophies of caring about others, giving back, and making a social impact. We provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while helping an at-risk population receive the treatment necessary for success on their road back to a healthy, productive life.

Essential Duties:

1. Perform necessary clerical functions for the human resources office
2. Maintain up-to-date personnel files
3. Maintain accurate weekly and monthly reports. Coordinate payroll changes with accounting
4. Process paperwork for terminating employees, including retirement report and forms when applicable
5. Inform new employees of available insurance benefits, procedures, and other related information. Coordinated with insurance company regarding claims, resolution of problem cases, and other related functions
6. Maintain the chronological training log and individual training records for all employees
7. Receive visitors and telephone calls; handle routine matters personally and direct non-routine business to proper staff for consideration
8. Type reports, maintain records and files.
9. Maintain updated files on employee service awards and coordinate with warden on presentation of awards
10. Provide follow-up correspondence to applicants and agencies regarding employment status
11. Assist the manager, human resources in the advertisement of all open positions with job bid program, state employment department, local newspaper advertising and other appropriate recruitment sources
12. Ensure all new hire information and other personnel changes are entered into the computer and proper notification forwarded to payroll and ensure adequate and up-to-date personnel records are maintained
13. Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed
14. Maintain accountability of inmates and property; adhere to safety practices

Education and experience requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years clerical or related experience required
• Human Resources experience preferred
• Valid driver's license in the state of Mississippi or Alabama with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Post Hire Requirements

• Must successfully complete all annual in-service requirements.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department.