Robert Half - Human Resources (HR) Assistant

We are offering a contract to permanent employment opportunity for a Human Resources (HR) Assistant in Detroit, Michigan. This role is located within the education industry and will require the selected candidate to handle administrative HR tasks, ensuring smooth and efficient operations within the HR department.

• Establish and maintain a system for personnel files for all employees, ensuring they are up to date and comprehensive.
• Assist with the coordination and preparation of interviews, scheduling appointments for job applicants, and preparing interview materials.
• Manage new hire paperwork and coordinate orientation for new employees.
• File and organize job jackets with posting/advertisement, applications, and screening materials for all newly filled positions.
• Keep track of health examinations and tuberculosis tests for all staff, ensuring all are current.
• Maintain health-related personnel information for each employee in a separate personnel file folder.
• Provide training, assistance, and information to employees regarding interpretation of the Employee Handbook.
• Assist the staff member responsible for Education Services in tracking waivers, letters of acknowledgement, and CDAs.
• Solicit parents and guardians of enrolled and past enrollees of Head Start/Early Head Start for employment.
• Develop, provide and/or coordinate regular orientation training to all new staff.
• Review and know the agency employee recruitment and selection procedures to ensure consistency and compliance with EEO, legal hiring, and internal policies and procedures.
• Track individual professional development plans and performance evaluations for each employee.
• Maintain up-to-date staff spreadsheet on all employees including name, job title, status, date of hire, date of termination, required trainings, certifications, and credentials.
• Responsible for timely completion of any Payroll Change Notification, ensuring appropriate signatures.
• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proficient in HRIS - Human Resources Info Systems and Human Resources Management System.
• Prior experience in Human Resources (HR) Administration is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with staff at all levels.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize tasks and deliver projects on time.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong understanding of HR practices and employment laws and regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country where the job is located.