Job Description
The Human Resources Assistant will perform administrative tasks and duties to support effective and efficient operations of the human resources department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Coordinate pre-employment checks, such as background screenings, motor vehicle, and reference checks.
2. Prepare new hire paperwork and ensure all required documents are completed accurately.
3. Conduct orientation sessions for new employees, providing them with essential information about company policies and procedures.
4. Assist with the offboarding process.
5. Maintain and update employee records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
6. Generate reports as needed for HR metrics and compliance purposes.
7. Maintain knowledge of HR policies and procedures and communicate updates to employees as needed.
8. Assist in organizing employee events and initiatives to foster a positive work environment.
9. Provide general administrative support to the HR team, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and handling correspondence.
10. Assist with special projects and initiatives as assigned by HR management.
11. Support open enrollment activities and ensure employees understand their benefit options.
12. Assist in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
13. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
QualificationsQualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education
High School Experience
Experience
2 years related experience and/or training.
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Mathematical Skills
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Software Databases
- Presentation/PowerPoint
- Spreadsheet
- Word Processing/Typing
- Decision Making
- Supervisory Experience
- Planning, organizing, and project management skills.
Additional Information
Prior experience in an administrative role, preferably in HR or a related field.
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
Skills Required
- High school education
- Two years of related experience and/or training
- Communication skills
- Mathematical skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Experience with software databases
- Presentation and PowerPoint skills
- Spreadsheet skills
- Word processing and typing skills
- Decision-making skills
- Supervisory experience
- Planning, organizing, and project management skills
- Prior administrative experience, preferably in HR or a related field
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information discreetly
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
What We Do
Goodwill Industries of Arkansas is an independently operated 501(c)(3) nonprofit that funds its mission largely through sales of donated goods. It operates retail stores and donation sites while using proceeds to provide Arkansans with job training, career services, education, and other resources. Its work is focused on helping people overcome barriers to employment, build independence, and achieve success through education, training, and employment.
