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Robert Half Human Resources (HR) Assistant in Charlottesville, Virginia
Description We are offering a contract for a permanent position as a Human Resources (HR) Assistant in Charlottesville, Virginia. As a part of our team, you will serve as a liaison between staff, management, and vendors, manage recruitment efforts for the agency, assist with onboarding efforts, oversee the employee recognition program, and maintain compliance with employment laws and regulations.
Responsibilities
• Greet staff and vendors, answer general HR inquiries, and manage the HR email inbox and telephone line.
• Maintain an understanding of Human Resources policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations to assist staff with inquiries such as FMLA, Workers Compensation, Leave Request, Direct Deposit changes, etc.
• Establish and maintain relationships with hiring managers, review and revise job descriptions, create and manage employment advertisements, and attend job fairs.
• Assist with collection of onboarding paperwork and issue staff identification badges and access cards.
• Oversee the employee recognition program, including mailing employee birthday cards and managing the service anniversary gift program.
• Perform document and data collection related to the daily operations of Human Resources, including data entry, tracking, data assurance, and reporting.
• Manage and maintain employee files and documents, including filing into physical files and scanning into electronic records.
• Maintain a working knowledge and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and make recommendations on best practices. Requirements • Position: Human Resources (HR) Assistant
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role
• Proficiency in ADP - Financial Services
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now
• Knowledge of ATS - Asynchronous Transfer Mode
• Familiarity with Ceridian software
• Experience in HRMS (Human Resource Management System)
• Experience using About Time software
• Auditing skills are required
• Must be capable of conducting Background Checks
• Experience with Benefit Functions is necessary
• Excellent Customer Service skills are essential TalentMatch®
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
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