Human Resources Assistant
Key Responsibilities:
1. Onboarding, Orientation & Recruitment
- Support the new hire onboarding process, including reaching out to new hires to ensure timely completion of all required documents.
- Assist with conducting orientation sessions (as needed) to familiarize new employees with company policies, benefits, and expectations.
- Ensure new hire files are accurately created and maintained in the HRIS system.
- Contribute to HR projects, including process improvements, training materials, and team-building activities
- Maintain and update employee records to ensure compliance with policies and legal requirements
- Support recruitment efforts by assisting with hiring events and coordinating interviews.
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
2. File Room Coordination & Record Management
- Support the File Room Clerk with maintaining and organizing the electronic filing system.
- Ensure all employee records are up-to-date and compliant with company policies and legal standards.
- Assist in auditing and purging files as needed to maintain record accuracy and confidentiality.
3. Reception Desk Relief
- Provide switchboard coverage, including answering and directing phone calls in a professional and courteous manner.
- Greet and assist visitors and employees at the front desk when needed.
4. General Administrative Support
- Maintain Human Resources Department Calendar of Events.
- Assist in coordinating HR events, such as team meetings, team-building activities, and training sessions.
- Assist with updating employee records in the HR system.
- Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Benefits & Compliance
- Assist with benefits enrollment, changes, and administration.
- Support employee engagement and retention initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Bilingual in Spanish and English (Preferred).
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- 1–2 years of experience in human resources, office administration, or a related field.
- Highly motivated, self-driven individual with extreme attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
Why Join Goodwill Industries SELA?
- Opportunity to grow within the HR field and gain hands-on experience in various HR functions.
- A supportive and mission-driven work environment focused on helping individuals and communities succeed.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled