HR Assistant

The HR Assistant will provide administrative support to the Human Resources Team in benefits administration, leave of absence processing, employment verification and other HR administrative duties.  This role will also assist in special projects, internal initiatives, audits, reports, and other administrative duties as assigned to support the HR department.   

This position requires the ability to maintain confidentiality, accuracy, and attention to detail: to use initiative and good judgment in performing job duties.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Reports directly to the Senior Manager of Human Resources Administration.  

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supports leave of absences processing and tracking, EDD claims processing for SDI or PFL, bi-weekly data entry of leave hours in payroll system.  

1. Supports open enrollment administration, SAR’s annual distributions, and annual retirement plan education.

1. Performs clerical duties as follows:

• Employment Verification
• Assist in department Standard Operating Procedures
• Input of Disciplinary Actions
• Assist in service awards processing
• Support OneOC Court Referred Volunteer background checks and maintain

                        Timesheets recordkeeping.

• Provides back-up coverage on reception desk as required

1. Works with HR Management in special projects, audits, reports, and other administrative duties as assigned to support the HR department.   

1. Works overtime as required.

1. Performs other job-related duties as required.
2. Safeguards company property, including donated goods. Reports any incidents of theft or unauthorized possession of company property.

1. Acts safely at all times, following all safety rules and regulations.

1. Follows all company policies and procedures.

1. Promotes and demonstrates cooperation and teamwork. Assists and shares knowledge and information with other employees as needed.

1. Uses good interpersonal skills such as courtesy, sensitivity, politeness, and thoughtfulness.

1. Works with, trains, and/or acts as a good example for program participants receiving training at Goodwill. 

MINIMUM JOB REOUIREMENTS:

1. High School diploma or GED required. 

1. Minimum of twelve months of relevant experience in a Human Resources environment.

1. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.

1. Effective English/grammar skills; verbal and written communications.

1. Proficient PC skills including MS Office and the Internet.

Various office supplies and equipment including: telephone, fax machine, computer, printer, copy machine, file cabinets, papers/forms, calendar, pens/pencils, ruler, scissors, etc.

OTHER:

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; demonstrate initiative and good judgment in facilitating Human Resources functions, administering policies and procedures and working with employees. Ability to be flexible and adaptable in handling interruptions and variation.  Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.