Human Resources Assistant

We are seeking an HR Assistant for one of our best clients in the Laurel, MS. If you have experience in this area, this might be a great opportunity for you!

Position: HR Assistant

Position Scope: In this role the ideal candidate would be responsible for completing administrative tasks involving filing and maintaining employee records, assisting with the recruiting of hourly positions, participating in employee engagement activities, addressing routine employee questions, and assisting with a wide variety of other HR activities.

Position Details:

• Onsite
• Pay rate: $20-$23
• Assignment Length: 1 year assignment
• Start Date: Immediately
• Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Position Duties:

• Assumes responsibility for effectively recording, maintaining, and reporting human resource information.
• Oversees the human resource database.
• Ensures that system records are accurately recorded and cross-checked.
• Enters new hire information in the human resource system database.
• Tracks and resolves problems and checks system operations as scheduled.
• Ensures that human resource files and records are maintained in accordance with legal requirements and Company policies and procedures.
• Prepares recruitment lists and job postings.
• Completes miscellaneous research, reports, and memos as requested.
• Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining professional working relations with applicants, visitors, callers, and business professionals.
• Receives and screens visitors and telephone calls.
• Receives and tracks employment applications.
• Assists with questions and problems courteously and promptly.
• Obtains and conveys information as needed.
• Maintains and projects the Company’s professional reputation.
• Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication, coordination, and working relations with Company personnel and with management.
• Assists in training new employees. Supports Department personnel as needed. Coordinates with related departments as required.
• Answers questions and provides assistance.
• Keeps management appropriately informed of area activities and of any significant problems.
• Attends and participates in meetings as required.
• Answers questions and provides assistance.
• Keeps management appropriately informed of area activities and of any significant problems.
• Attends and participates in meetings as required.

Position Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• At least one year of related experience.
• Additional related training preferred.
• Basic understanding of human resource functions.
• Knowledge of all related computer applications.
• Understanding of human resource reporting and record keeping requirements.
• Well organized.
• Accurate and attentive to detail.
• Excellent communications and public relations abilities.
• Strong typing and computer application skills.
• Ability to assist and support others.
• Able to operate telephone, PC, copier, and other basic business machines Maintains and projects the Company’s professional reputation.
• Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication, coordination, and working relations with Company personnel and with management.
• Assists in training new employees.
• Supports Department personnel as needed.
Coordinates with related departments as required.

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About Hunter Hamilton

Hunter Hamilton is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact us. Hunter Hamilton is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

All employees are directed to familiarize themselves with this policy and to act in accordance with it. All decisions with respect to employment matters and other phases of employer-temporary employee relationships will be in keeping with this policy and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.