GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under limited supervision provides administrative support to one or more functional areas of Human Resources such as personnel records, employee or labor relations, compensation, benefits, training, and/or equal opportunity/affirmative action.   Processes various informational and other confidential forms and records. Gathers information and prepares reports. Also responsible for requires extensive knowledge of insurance, unemployment, workers' compensation and other areas of human resources.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs tasks such as setting up files on new personnel, obtaining employee numbers for new employees, and recording changes on all employee status changes as necessary (eg, change of address, departmental transfers, rate increases, terminations, etc.).
• Processes various informational and other confidential forms and records.
• Maintains and distributes, as appropriate, current employee information, policy and procedure manuals, and other communications. 
• Compiles data from personnel records and prepares reports.
• Verifies payroll entries and changes with computer printout.  Checks for accuracy and reports any discrepancies to higher level personnel.
• Monitors and tracks employee information such as personal data, compensation, benefits, tax data, attendance including sick and vacation time used, performance reviews or evaluations, and termination date and reason.
• Updates employee files to document personnel actions and to provide information for payroll and other uses.
• Participates and summarizes internal and external surveys to gather information for policy development and planning.
• Computes wages and records data for use in payroll processing.
• Responds to fairly complex questions on human resources policies and procedures and works with supervisor to resolve any potential issues and grievances, etc.
• Processes employment applications and assists in other employment activities.
• Conducts new hire orientations.
• Monitors and tracks time usage and documentation related to Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and leave of absence (LOA) requests.
• Functions as a lead to and trains lower-level personnel. 

EDUCATION:  High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.  College degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Computer experience (Microsoft Office) required; SAP experience preferred.
• Confidentiality a must.
• Must be able to work occasional weekends as needed.

EOE/Vet/Disabled