
Human Resources Assistant
TrailersPlus, a Division of Interstate Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Glen Lyn • Virginia • United States
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Salary
💰 $23 - $26 per hour
About the role
- Answer basic employee questions about HR policies and benefit offerings.
- Assist with employee relations matters by gathering information, preparing documentation, and supporting investigations under HRM’s direction.
- Promote a positive employee experience through timely communication, professionalism, and consistency.
- Coordinate and facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding for local and remote employees.
- Support recruiting efforts during high-volume hiring periods, including interview scheduling and pre-employment processes.
- Ensure completion and accuracy of new hire documentation and system entry.
- Maintain accurate and timely HR records, including personnel files, attendance, disciplinary, and leave records.
- Track and administer FMLA, ADA, and other leave requests in coordination with the Human Resources Managers and Legal Counsel.
- Support policy distribution, employee acknowledgments, and compliance related training logistics.
- Assist with HR and OSHA audit preparation and documentation as requested.
- Conduct exit interviews and manage offboarding processes.
- Support performance management processes, including review scheduling, documentation tracking, and employee follow-up.
- Compile and maintain workforce data, reports, and dashboards related to headcount, turnover, absenteeism, safety, and other key metrics.
- Reinforce company values and expected behaviors through daily interaction and consistent messaging.
- Assist with change initiatives by coordinating communication, scheduling, and employee outreach.
Requirements
- 1-3 years of progressive HR Administrative experience, preferably in manufacturing, multi-site, or retail environments.
- Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels.
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in HRIS systems, Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and other reporting tools.
- Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with remote HR leadership.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
HR Administrative experienceemployee relationsnew hire orientationrecruitingFMLA administrationADA complianceperformance managementworkforce data compilationaudit preparationdocumentation tracking
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsprofessionalismdiscretionconfidentialityorganizational skillsability to manage multiple prioritiesindependencecollaborationemployee outreach