The HR Assistant performs administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the organization’s Human Resource Department.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

•  High School Diploma or GED.
•  Prior administrative or office experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
•  Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn human resource information system (HRIS), and similar computer applications.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Proven administrative and/or HR experience in a professional office setting

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists with a variety of recruiting and hiring activities such as job posting, sourcing candidates, conducting phone-screens of applicants, scheduling interviews, and coordinating pre-employment screens. May assist with new hire orientation training.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation.
• Performs accurate and timely data entry into the HR Information System (HRIS).
• Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc. Refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management.
• Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
•  Assists with planning and execution of special events such as hiring events/job fairs, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, and holiday parties.
•  Provides clerical support to the HR department.
•  Works on special projects as requested.
• Maintains strict confidentiality when managing sensitive candidate/employee information.

BENEFITS 

Full-time regular employees have the opportunity to enroll in our health insurance (medical/dental/vision), life insurance, 401k retirement and short-term disability plans.
Full-time employees are also provided access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

DUS is an equal opportunity employer.