HR Assistant

1 day ago


Willimantic, United States Manpower Inc Full time

Overview:

Reporting to the Plant Human Resource Business Partner, the Human Resource Assistant will help with the administration of the day-to-day HR operations (employee relations, benefits, recruitment, hiring, training, etc. ) as well as special projects (new policy implementation; training refreshers; documentation of training, etc.).

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Recruiting and onboarding of new-hires

  • Administrative tasks including new-hire orientations, stay/exit interviews, and HRIS data entry

  • Weekly Payroll report review

  • Weekly Hourly employee attendance reconciliation and write up discipline

  • Collect and process employee change documentation

  • Auditing HRIS for accuracy

  • Manage plant leave of absence process, including FMLA, STD, LTD and personal leave

  • Creating and maintaining reports impacting key metrics

  • Ensure compliance with local and national regulations and employment law

  • General administrative tasks, including maintaining employee database and sorting emails

  • Participating in Plants Employee Engagement Committee

  • Assist with organization of plant events

  • Data entry / updating HR reports

  • Maintain HR filing system

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Must be a self-starter

  • High level of attention to detail

  • Ability to work autonomously and remain calm under pressure

  • Work well independently with little to no supervision

  • Enthusiasm and a desire to learn

  • Knowledge of HR practices and employment law

  • Be a good listener, ensure smooth and clear communication with all employees in a timely manner with resolution to their queries (good communication skills in written, verbal and body language)

  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately calculate figures as well as record data properly

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook email, etc.

  • Excellent Follow-up and Problem Resolution skills

  • Ability to manage priorities and workflow

  • Ability to work under pressure and tough deadlines

Qualifications:

  • Proven work experience (at least 2 years) as an HR Coordinator or Assistant

  • Associate degree in HR or related field

  • Experience in common HR Information Systems (ADP Vantage, Workday) preferred

  • Manufacturing environment experience preferred

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

  • Works out of a normal office environment with standard office equipment available

  • This position will work in an office but may need to go out on the production floor as needed.

  • Will be required to sit, bend, kneel, squat, use keyboard, read, write, and speak fluently

  • Employee will regularly be required to lift and carry objects of 10-25 pounds as needed

  • Employee will occasionally be required to lift and carry objects of 25-30 pounds as needed

  • Employee will be required to work productively and cooperatively in a high-volume, fast paced, highly pressured environment and be able to respond efficiently and courteously to unanticipated problems and crisis

    Why should you choose Manpower?

  • Free training to upgrade your skills, including a free college tuition program
  • Medical, dental, vision, 401k
  • Weekly pay with direct deposit
  • 24/7 Manpower customer care support
  • Dedicated Career Partner to help you achieve your career goals
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