Human Resource Associate jobs in Jacksonville, AR

Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Responsible for coordinating daily HR operations, oversee employee benefits and enrollment including coordinating open enrollment. Responsible for all FMLA claims, Workers Compensation claims, and legal correspondence is answered in a timely manner. Assist in the recruitment and on-boarding process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensures employees benefit elections are processed and accounted for, working with external and internal parties to ensure accuracy.

2. Maintains and updates the HRIS and other platforms as needed.

3. Work with managers to interpret and administer policy and procedures.

4. Respond to requests of information or audits in a timely manner.

5. Serve as the point of contact for the 401k plan administrator. Ensure eligible employees are aware of their ability to elect into the 401k profit share plan.

6. Plan and schedule trainings and recertification programs for staff.

7. Answer garnishments and unemployment claims in a timely manner.

8. Maintains employee referral program, scrub vouchers, and ID badges.

9. Researches and creates job descriptions for newly created positions and revises current job descriptions when needed.

10. Follows established term procedure. Conducts exit interviews, sends relevant end of employment paperwork, and maintaining files for reporting.

11. Participates in assigned committees and on assigned projects.

12. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Specific knowledge of Human Resources. Bachelors degree preferred.4 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. SHRM or equal certification preferred but not required.

EMPLOYEE CONTACT

Contacts with other departments or offices and also frequently with individuals in middle level positions; consulting on problems which necessitate judgment and tact in presentation to obtain cooperation or approval of action to be taken. Also, important contacts with associates as required in advanced supervisory jobs, plus frequent contact with senior level internal officials.

USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS

Regular use of highly complex machines and equipment; specialized or advanced software programs.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal working conditions as found within an office setting, wherein there is controlled temperature and a low noise level, plus a minimum of distractions.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities 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 and expectations. Moderate diversity, low physical. Work activities which allow for a moderate amount of diversity in the performance of tasks which are not as varied as those positions with high-level diversity and decision-making.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and occasionally required to stand, walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; and color vision.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Effective communication skills, oral & written.

• Experience in Word, Excel, Paylocity HRIS and other applicable database programs helpful.

• Knowledge of benefits administration and management preferred.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Effectively communicate with people in potentially stressful situations.

• Ability to consistently meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines.