Human Resources​/Training Assistant

Prestonsburg, Kentucky, United States – Full Time

Provides support to the Human Resources Manager on all personnel matters.

• Performs customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions.
• Conducts benefits enrollment for new employees.
• Verifies I-9 documentation and maintains binder.
• Assists with the preparation and monitoring of the performance appraisal process.
• Assists Human Resources Manager with various research and special projects.
• Assists with recruitment and interview process.
• Schedules meetings and interviews as requested by Human Resources Manager.
• Makes photocopies, fax documents, and performs other clerical functions.
• Prepares new employee files and files papers and documents into appropriate employee files.
• Assists department in carrying out various human resources functions for all employees.
• Conducts new employee orientation and employee reference checks.
• Maintains records, reports and logs pertaining to applicant flow procedures and EEO reporting.
• Assists in exit interview process.
• Assists in employee training and development efforts.
• Maintains Human Resources Information System records and compiles reports from database as needed.
• Administers employee benefits such as life, health, dental, vision, long‑term and short‑term disability, tuition reimbursement and retirement plan for Center employees.
• Monitors and complies with all DOL guidelines, EEO, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and center policies and procedures.
• Assists in preparing and submitting monthly budget reports, vacancy, and labor/separation reports.
• Assists supervisory personnel to administer HR programs necessary to attract and retain staff.
• Processes employee payroll information and HRIS information accurately and in a timely manner.
• Keeps all personnel records in a confidential manner.
• Models, mentors, and monitors appropriate career‑success skills.
• Complies with all DOL guidelines, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Assists the Human Resources in resolving employee relations issues in a timely manner.
• Assists the Human Resources Manager with employee investigations.
• Maintains accountability of assigned property, adheres to required property‑control policies and procedures, ensures staff are properly trained and held accountable for assigned property.
• Adheres to safety practices and performs safety inspections in area of responsibility.
• Participates in PRH mandated staff training; failure to participate may result in corrective action up to and including termination.
• Models appropriate employability skills for dress, language, and work habits.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the individual’s scope and capabilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Above average public speaking skills and experience in same; above average verbal and written skills; above average problem‑solving and conflict resolution skills; computer literacy specifically Internet, Email, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience:
  
  One to two years previous Human Resources experience required. Experience in Job Corps and/or working with youth preferred.
• Education:
  
  Associate Degree in human resources management, or related field required.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
  Valid State driver’s license required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk; to reach with hands and arms and talk and listen. The employee is occasionally required to sit; to use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

to taste and to smell. The employee must be able to occasionally lift…