Position: Human Resource Assistant 

Job Description:

The Human Resource Assistant is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with the business and human resources management in supporting the needs of the business. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: liaison to payroll, benefits administration, employee relations, onboarding, policy implementation, and leaves of absence administration.

Core Responsibilities & Duties:

Administers various human resource plans and procedures for all company personnel Answers questions regarding personnel policies and procedures Provides excellent service to employees and managers regarding human resource processes and employment matters by answering and responding to phone calls and emails timely and accurately Provides support in the administration of employee benefits  Assists in communicating benefits information to employees Supports leave of absence administration Supports the onboarding of new employees including communicating benefit eligibility information and employee benefit enrollment Retains human resource information system records and compiles reports from the database Maintains personnel files and records Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment Performs other related duties as required and assigned

Qualifications:

 High School Diploma or equivalent  Demonstrated ability to accurately perform high volume and detailed work  Strong organization and prioritization skills  Professional oral and written communication skills  Strong interpersonal and customer services skills  Working knowledge of employment law and regulations  Minimum of 2 years related work experience in administration   Proficient experience utilizing HRIS software, Microsoft Office Suite – specifically Excel, Outlook and Word  Ability to maintain highly sensitive and confidential information  Available to work Monday – Friday; 10:00AM to 7:00PM Eastern Standard Time

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of 2 years related work experience in and human resources  Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred Proficient verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish preferred

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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