RJW Logistics Group ยท 1 day ago
HR Assistant
Joliet, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21/hr - $25/hr
2+ years expRJW Logistics Group is dedicated to hiring and developing talent who want to make an impact in the retail logistics industry. The HR Assistant will handle daily administrative and HR duties, assist the HR Manager with recruitment, record maintenance, payroll processing, and provide clerical support to all employees.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Responsibilities
Works closely with HR Manager to accomplish department goals
Performs receptionist duties including answering calls, greeting visitors, and keeping a safe and clean area
Demonstrates a positive attitude and guest customer service skills
Support all internal and external HR related inquiries or requests
Maintain digital and electronic records of employees
Assist with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, performing reference checks and issuing employment contracts
Schedule orientations and update records of new staff
Process payroll and resolve any payroll errors
Complete termination paperwork and exit interviews
Keep up to date with the latest HR trends and best practices
Meticulous attention to detail
Maintains professionalism and confidentiality regarding company records, employee files, and any related data
Ability to accurately follow instructions. Other tasks as assigned by manager
Qualification
Required
2 years of experience as an HR assistant (essential)
Exposure to labor law and employment equity regulations
Effective HR administration and people management skills
Exposure to payroll practices
Full understanding of HR functions and best practices
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines
Highly computer literate with capability in email, MS Office and related business and communication tools
Fantastic organizational and time management skills
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
High School Diploma or general education diploma (GED) is required
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to determine 'root cause' of problem and determine corrective action
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have knowledge of Business Operating Systems, Internet software, Word Processing, and Spreadsheet software
Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Must be able to activate phone systems utilizing keyboards and buttons
Must be articulate and comfortable speaking in front of others
Regularly works in an indoor/office environment and required to sit and/or use repetitive hand motion
Frequently required to talk, hear, stand and walk
Must be able to work in excess of continuous 8 hours when required
Must be able to work under stressful situations, have good cognitive skills, maintain work accuracy, and the ability to concentrate on more than one task at a time
Must have the ability to read and discern visual images on a variety of media with 20/20 corrected vision
Must be able to speak and communicate clearly over telephones
Must be in sound physical health as determined by a certified licensed physician with no evidence of the use of controlled substances
Preferred
ADP Workforce Now experience preferred
Benefits
401(k) matching
Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Paid time off
Sick Days
Long-term Disability Insurance
Short-term Disability Insurance
Accidental Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Disability Insurance
Company
RJW Logistics Group
RJW Logistics Group is a leading retail logistics and consolidation provider that out-performs the market by bringing your product to the retail shelf on-time, in-full, and at a lower overall cost.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Todd Davenport
Chief Financial Officer
Condy Dixon
Chief Operating Officer
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