Human Resources Assistant

• Maintain employment files, both electronically and hardcopy.  Enroll employees in benefits through the HRIS, create new employee HR and benefit file folders, and file employment documents.
• Prepare and process employee HRIS transaction such as new hires, terminations, promotions and other job changes.
• Conduct new hire orientation and training; complete all required new hire documentation including, but not limited to, background check processing, I-9 and employment authorization, and union cards.
• Participate in the administration of the unemployment program by responding to claims, scheduling hearings and reviewing decisions.
• Maintain employee work schedules in the time and attendance system; review exceptions for appropriate coding and disciplinary follow up in accordance with the attendance policy.
• Coordinate required employee meetings and training classes; ensure participants attend and complete classes in accordance with established training schedules.  Maintain and distribute training progress reports.  Follow up with Supervisors as needed.
• Respond to basic employee questions about working conditions, pay, benefits, and other employment issues; refer complex questions and employee complaints to the HR Manager.
• Process and file verifications of employment and other legal documents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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