Human Resources Assistant
People & HR
Summerville, SC, USA
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive HR Assistant to support our talent acquisition and HR teams. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a smooth onboarding experience and ensure efficient HR operations. The ideal candidate will be organized, communicative, and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
What You'll Do:
- Provide administrative support to the HR Department.
- Support the talent acquisition team by performing interview confirmations and completing pre-employment processes within designated timeframes
- Administer end-to-end onboarding logistics for new hires, including document collection, system setup, and orientation support
- Conduct new hire orientation sessions weekly
- Assist in maintaining employee records such as photos, safety shoe information, company-provided phone numbers and email addresses, and corrective action memorandums within the HRIS
- Assist with processing weekly payroll, auditing timecards, earnings, deductions, and employee records to ensure payroll accuracy
- Prepare HR reports, spreadsheets and correspondence
- Assist employees with benefits administration, including enrollment, changes, and employee inquiries
- Review insurance invoices for accuracy, balance, and proper segmentation for accounting purposes
- Process termination paperwork for departing employees to ensure smooth offboarding
- Provide information on remaining balances for boots and uniforms upon employee termination for payroll processing
- Track and manage company store orders to ensure timely delivery and inventory accuracy
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay with opportunities for growth
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Short-Term Disability (STD)
- Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 1 to 3 years of experience in HR administration or related administrative role
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn human resource information system (HRIS)
- Ability to work with all levels of the organization, including management team
Physical Demands:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift to fifteen pounds at times (e.g., files, office supplies).
- Ability to move around the office to file documents, retrieve supplies, or assist with clerical tasks.
- Occasional bending, reaching, and standing as needed.
Interested in opportunities in other Knight’s Companies locations?
We’re hiring across our other markets:
- Lowcountry: Charleston/Jedburg/St. George/Moncks Corner
- Midlands: Columbia/Lexington/Irmo/Blythewood/Lugoff/Sumter
- South: Hampton/Beaufort/Okatie/Richmond Hill/Savannah
Visit our careers page to explore all openings: www.knightscompanies.com
Join our team and be part of a company that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for growth, and comprehensive benefits to help you succeed in your career.
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