Human Resources Assistant

At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores—TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer.

Job Description:

Human Resources Assistant

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week; 8 hours per day

The Opportunity

• Handle the clerical/administrative function within the Human Resources department

• Update and maintain the HRIS to include personnel files, profiles, new hire paperwork, and personnel change status

• Respond to in-person, over the phone, and email associate inquiries regarding HR related concerns in a timely manner, provide clarification of information to associates and follow-up request documentation

• Assist with recruitment and onboarding efforts for the DC by supporting/facilitating General Warehouse Associate large-scale interview sessions, extending job offers, and/or supporting/facilitating orientation sessions for new hires

• Create new hire personnel files, audit current personnel files, and general filing in filing cabinets

• Counsel’s associates on benefit plans and provisions and assists in completing claims and open enrollment forms

• Prepare termination paperwork, process terminations systemically, complete and mail out separation notices for terminated associates, audit associate timecards for excessive absenteeism or failure to report

• Support payroll processes through the pulling and processing of reports and auditing of associate timecards, entering pay code data and time off request in payroll system, calculating time off and transmitting payroll in conjunction with Home Office

• Support the Leave Coordinator in the Leave of Absence (LOA) process by identifying associate eligibility, creating the necessary paperwork, and communicating any applicable deadlines to associates

• Participate in special projects as assigned

Who We Are Looking For

• Passion for the field of Human Resources and customer service

• Interest in working in a fast-paced diverse work environment

• Ability to show initiative, a positive attitude, and extreme motivation

• Ability to work well both independently and in groups

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills

• Organized self-starter with the ability to multi-task and problem-solve

• Strong PC skills | Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook

• Preference for candidates with experience with UKG PRO, Workday

• Preference for candidates with prior Human Resources experience
• Understanding of HR practices and employment legislation
• Strong communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Requirements

• 1-2 years of customer service or office-related administrative work experience

Associate discount; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); smoking cessation support; bereavement leave; 401(k) Associate contributions; credit union; cell phone discounts. Also, those who meet certain service or hours requirements are eligible for: 401(k) match; medical; dental; vision; life insurance; disability coverage; paid parental leave; paid holidays/vacation/sick; scholarship program. All benefits are provided in accordance with and subject to the terms of the applicable plan, agreement or program and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information.

In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

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