HR Assistant

Job Description Want to grow your career in HR? Do you have experience with data entry and payroll? Our client, a global food manufacturer in Colonial Heights, is now hiring an HR Assistant! Position: HR - Administrator Talent & Culture Location: Colonial Heights, VA Compensation: Starting at $20/HR – Based on experience Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm POSITION SUMMARY Provide administrative support for the assigned Talent & Culture Department. JOB TASKS / FUNCTIONS Prepare and maintain employment records related to events such as terminations, leaves, transfers, or promotions. Coordinate FMLA and employee leaves including but not limited to, distribution, maintaining and tracking all FMLA leaves and related records. Process qualifying event benefit changes in SAP. Follow up and maintain new employee benefit enrollment and dependent documentation. Conduct exit interviews and off-boarding. Complete reports for Verification of Employment and I-9’s. Respond and process unemployment claims. Coordinate employee benefits meetings, including but not limited to, annual Open Enrollment meetings, 401(k) meetings, wellness meetings and Health Fair. Administer employee Recognition Program and Service Awards. Administer attendance warnings for all hourly employees. Coordinate, schedule and track training participation. Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High School diploma or equivalent Two (2) years of administrative experience Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure, with time sensitive and changing deadlines, without sacrificing accuracy and attention to detail Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Customer Service skills including the ability to manage and respond to different customer situations while maintaining a positive and friendly attitude PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree Two (2) years of Human Resources experience SAP HR systems experience Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish, writing & speaking PHYSICAL AL REQUIREMENTS The duties of this position are typically performed in an office setting. The majority of duties are performed while sitting at a desk and requires spending extended hours in front of a computer screen. Communication typically occurs through face-to-face interaction, as well as via email, telephone, and written correspondence. This job position also requires the ability to use other office equipment, such as a copier, scanner, fax machine, etc. WORK ENVIRONMENT Ability to travel 15% of the time. Majority of work will be performed in plant, laboratory, or office environment including areas of hot/cold temperatures, loud noise. BENEFITS We offer a fantastic benefits package to all of our employees. This includes healthcare, vacation/holiday pay and 401K! #J-18808-Ljbffr