Human Resources Assistant Jobs

Salary: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Role Purpose Statement

Assists in the administration and management of Human Resources policies and procedures and/or the Master National Agreement as necessary; ensures compliance with federal and state employment laws; handles employee relations issues and recruiting at local unit.

Main Accountabilities

• Review applications, phone screen qualified applicants and set up interviews with managers of the departments
• Prepare weekly open positions report
• Post openings in newspaper advertisements, with professional organizations, and in other position appropriate venues.
• Administrative duties and recordkeeping.
• Schedule orientations and job fairs and assist in job fairs
• Network through industry contacts, association memberships, trade groups and employees
• Assist Senior Recruiter in all recruiting processes
• Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting.
• Locate and document where to find ideal candidates.
• Initiate background checks and drug screens
• Utilize the Internet for recruitment. --Post positions to appropriate Internet sources. --Research new ways of using the Internet for recruitment. --Use social and professional networking sites to identify and source candidates.
• Prepare orientation packages and assist with orientations

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, interact with all levels of management and maintain strict confidentiality
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with large groups – must be flexible
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Strong analytical, verbal, written, interpersonal and organizational skills
• 2-4 years of experience in human resources recruiting required