KONG Company ยท 1 week ago
Human Resources Assistant - Part Time
KONG Company is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to provide administrative support to their HR team. The role involves maintaining employee records, assisting with benefits administration, and facilitating employee communications while ensuring HR processes run efficiently.
Consumer GoodsE-CommerceRetail
Responsibilities
Assist employees by providing friendly and timely support
Maintain personnel files and confidential HR documents
Assist with new hire onboarding tasks, including paperwork and orientation scheduling
Perform data entry and updates in the HRIS; verify accuracy of information
Support HR inbox and respond to questions or direct inquiries to the appropriate team member
Provide employees with benefit enrollment instructions and resources
Assist with collecting and submitting benefit forms and status change documentation
Support annual open enrollment tasks (communication materials, scheduling sessions, etc.)
Help verify benefit deductions, eligibility, and related documentation for accuracy
Assist with intake of leave of absence requests (FMLA, personal leaves, etc.)
Provide employees with required forms and instructions
Track paperwork and follow up to ensure forms are returned on time
Maintain leave tracking spreadsheets and update HRIS records as directed
Post HR announcements both digitally and on on-site communication boards
Assist with drafting simple employee notices, reminders, and engagement updates
Support planning of HR-led employee activities, appreciation days, wellness initiatives and involvement with various charitable organizations
Coordinates training as needed in the area interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, safety, and sexual harassment
Responds to unemployment claims, requests for employment verifications and other requests as they arise
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
1-2 years of HR experience required
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in administrative tasks
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
Professional, clear, and friendly communication skills
Comfort working with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and basic HR Information Systems
Organizational skills with the ability to plan and coordinate efficiently
Work well with tight deadlines, be flexible as priorities change
Effectively communicate ideas and activities across departments
Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks and quickly learn new skills
Ability to provide outstanding customer service
Preferred
Bilingual skills (Spanish) a plus but not required
Benefits
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance with low-cost premiums
Access to voluntary benefits
Employer paid short-term/long term disability and life insurance
401k with employer matching
12 Paid Holidays
Personal Leave Accrual
Pet Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, dog toys, and more!
Company
KONG Company
KONG Company is a consumer goods company that offers dog toys and dog treats.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-07-22
2025-07-15
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