Human Resources Assistant

Human Resources Assistant

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Human Resources Assistant to join our team. The HR Assistant will be responsible for a wide range of HR functions, focusing on payroll processing, benefit administration, and employee record maintenance. This role requires a highly detailed individual with the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

Dead River Company delivers energy and peace of mind to customers throughout Northern New England and New York with over 1,600 employees and a commitment to our core values of integrity, caring, and excellence.

The Human Resources Assistant provides administrative support to all areas of the Human Resources team. Essential functions include:

• Serving as back-up to the Payroll Specialist and Benefit Specialist, assisting with payroll and benefit related inquiries.
• Assisting with payroll weekly data entry, and process weekly payrolls to cover PTO as needed.
• Completing monthly reporting for state and federal agencies, responding to requests for information from state agencies, including unemployment claims, as needed.
• Distributing mid-year and annual performance reviews via HRIS.
• Archiving personnel file documents using a computerized digital imaging system.
• Reviewing and updating Employee Handbook and HR Policies and Procedures under the direction of manager.
• Providing some administrative reporting to the Recruiting and Insurance departments as needed.

Other tasks include:

• Performing other work-related duties and project assistance as assigned.

Education:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years general office experience working with MS Office applications and office equipment.

Other attributes required:

• Must demonstrate a high level of integrity
• Actively engage and be accountable
• Problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Exceptional planning and scheduling skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to hold others accountable

Safety considerations relate to proper ergonomics in an office setting.