Junior HR Assistant

Location: Union OH

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

• Position Type: Contract (Contract-to-Hire potential)
• Contract Duration: 6 months (with potential to extend)
• Pay Rate: $20.00$23.75 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Monday Friday 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

This role is responsible for the clerical and administration function within the HR department. The HR Assistant will perform duties directly related to leaves of absence payroll file administration benefits workers compensation unemployment and preparing reports associated with these functions. The position counsels associates responds to requests for information and completes the necessary HR-related forms and documents while also interacting with the Home Office and outside Vendors on a variety of HR-related issues.

• Updates and maintains the payroll system petty cash and creates payroll adjustments/increases as well as completes calendar entries.
• Transmits payroll in conjunction with Home Office.
• Audits timekeeping and timecard accuracy.
• Audits payroll reports and makes corrections as necessary.
• Stops payment of voided checks.
• Prepares checks for distribution.
• Updates and maintains the HRIS to include personnel files profiles new hire paperwork bid acceptances and personnel change status.
• Tracks maintains and prepares various lists and reports to include new hire evaluations attendance (sick vacation and holiday time) seniority and shift information etc.
• Coordinates the benefits program to include insurance 401(k) leaves of absence appointment tracking and follow-up.
• Counsels associates on benefit plans and provisions and assists in completing claims and open enrollment forms.
• Assists in new hire and benefit orientations for bilingual associates and assists with translations for associate relations benefits and medical services matters. Assists training department and other classes as necessary.
• Responds to associate inquiries regarding HR-related issues including employment verifications clarification of information and follow-up on request documentation.
• Responds to external inquiries regarding a variety of Human Resources issues.
• Completes employment verifications processes unemployment information and responds to wage verifications.
• Interacts with Home Office on HR administrative issues and keeps the Human Resources Supervisor informed as needed.
• Participates in special projects as assigned.

• Good organizational communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of basic HR functions (payroll files and benefits)
• Knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word
• Knowledge of payroll systems (Kronos AND Workday preferred)

• Experience working within a unionized environment

• High School Diploma OR equivalent work experience

• 15 years of related experience

• Medical Vision and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

This client is a Fortune 100 off-price retail leader operating more than 5200 stores across ten countries under iconic brands making it the worlds leading company in its sector. With a global footprint spanning the United States Canada Europe and Australia the organization offers a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment and meaningful career pathways for professionals in retail operations merchandising supply chain corporate finance HR marketing and technology. The company employs buyers merchants HR professionals operations specialists and retail professionals who collaborate across a broad range of disciplines within a globally scaled commercially driven organization.

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking financial services technology life sciences biotech utilities and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-13585