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Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service · 1 day ago

Human Resources Assistant

Eliot,ME,US

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service is looking for a Human Resources Assistant to join their dynamic and busy team. The role involves performing administrative tasks to support the human resource department's effective operations and assisting with recruitment, onboarding, and employee inquiries.

AgricultureFarmingLandscapingService Industry

Diversity & Inclusion

Responsibilities

Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource personnel files, paper and electronic records, and documentation

Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management

Manages unemployment notices, ensuring timely responses and appropriate follow-up in compliance with applicable regulations

Oversee uniform ordering, distribution, and inventory control to ensure availability and accuracy

Supports recruitment and onboarding activities, including coordination and administrative support as needed

Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately

Provides clerical support to the HR department

May assist with payroll functions, answering employee questions, fixing processing errors, and distributing checks

Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, holiday parties, and retirement celebrations

Performs other duties as assigned

Occasional travel to other branch locations

Qualification

Microsoft Office SuiteHRISOrganizational skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationGo-getter attitudeSpanish-speakingInterpersonal skillsAttention to detail

Required

Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource personnel files, paper and electronic records, and documentation

Manages unemployment notices, ensuring timely responses and appropriate follow-up in compliance with applicable regulations

Oversee uniform ordering, distribution, and inventory control to ensure availability and accuracy

Supports recruitment and onboarding activities, including coordination and administrative support as needed

Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately

Provides clerical support to the HR department

May assist with payroll functions, answering employee questions, fixing processing errors, and distributing checks

Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, holiday parties, and retirement celebrations

Performs other duties as assigned

Occasional travel to other branch locations

Candidates must have a strong work ethic, with the foundations of working in a busy office or work environment, and the ability to function independently and on a team

Associate's degree or equivalent certification

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll management, human resource information system (HRIS), and similar computer applications

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times

Active driver's license

Must have go-getter attitude, with the willingness to learn and have fun!