Human Resources Assistant jobs in Saint Cloud, MN

Job Purpose

Provide administrative and technical assistance to the Human Resources Department in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Essential Duties

• Participates in the recruitment strategies and initiatives; including, but not limited to posting positions, internally and externally, vendor management, applicant management, pre-screening, scheduling interviews, pre-employment screenings an on-boarding which includes new hire orientation and processing.
• Guides benefit administration, enrollment administration, open enrollment process, confidential record keeping and assists employees with benefit questions and research benefit issues.
• Maintains accurate and current personnel files, including hard copies, electronic files and the company’s HRIS.
• Leads tracing tracking and administration of employee leaves such as Short Term Disability and FMLA.
• Coordinates the weekly and biweekly payroll processing with the Accounting Department, including processing any status changes.
• Facilitates the monthly safety meeting and develops minutes for the safety committee meetings.
• Assists in the management of worker compensation claim management, including the submission of FROI’s to worker’s compensation TPA, updating monthly Safety Cross, monitor and track the flow of worker’s compensation paperwork and updating OSHA 300 log.
• Provides leadership in the design and implementation of employee relations activities including the Company Holiday Party, Family Day, Service Awards, Cost Saver Awards, Safety and PPE sales, anniversary and retirement celebrations, United Way and miscellaneous contests and drawings.
• Coordinates and track weekly employee reimbursement for safety shoes, health club participation, and safety eye glasses.
• Coordinate terminations, retirements and resignations, including COBRA insurance, ensuring timely and accurate processing of information according to procedures.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assists HR Manager, Plant Manager or VP of Manufacturing with various research projects and/or special projects.
• Compose and prepare letters, memos, correspondence, mass mailings, and other communication to employees.
• Maintain and update Employee Handbook as needed.
• Assists in the creation of the Quarterly Company Newsletter.
• Complete VOEs as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from a from year college or university with 1 – 2 years experience; or
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years of related experience in payroll or Human Resources
• PHR Professional Certification or progress towards certification

• Customer Service – is able to maintain composure in responding to employee concerns and issues. Responds to request for assistance and service.
• Interpersonal Skills – Maintains strong interpersonal skills including; effective listening and keeping emotions under control.
• Detail Orientated – highly organized and works well under deadlines.
• Problem Solving – identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Communication Skills – responds well to questions. Demonstrates group presentation skills; and participates in meetings with appropriate input, varies writing style to the situation. Maintains confidentiality.
• Teamwork – exhibits objectivity and openness to others; treats others with respect; keeps commitments.
• Adaptability – adapts to changes in work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation and is proactive.

Work Environment

Full-Time, Monday through Friday during business office hours of 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Additional hours as needed for meetings outside of normal working hours. Position is in the office but does require frequent travel through production areas with exposure to noise, proper PPE is provided.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Recruiting: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Avon, MN 56310: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person