Human Resources Assistant

WHO WE ARE

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading full-service agronomic solutions provider that's been in business since 1957. Our first location was in West Helena, Arkansas hence the name "Helena". We now have close to 600 locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees. Our corporate office is located in Collierville, Tennessee, a suburb outside of Memphis. Year after year we rank at the top nationally for volume and sales in our industry. There are many facets to our company including product development, sales, operations, precision technology and manufacturing just to name a few.

ABOUT THE JOB

Helena's Human Resources team is looking for an HR Assistant to undertake a variety of clerical duties and administrative support activities. This person needs to be motivated, organized, a great team player and able to jump in and hit the ground running. If you have administrative experience and would like to join a fun, close-knit team, we encourage you to apply.

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

• Assist with a variety of daily operational duties for the HR Team (Recruiting, Benefits, HRIS, Payroll, Employee Relations)
• Answer frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, processes, etc
• Run various reports including new hire compliance reports, approved driver list reports and job action reports
• Process unemployment claim
• Assist in processing Work Opportunity Tax Credit documentation

• Upload new hire employee documents in ADP Vantage that require electronic signature for new hire onboarding

• Conduct employment verifications via phone and e-mail
• Notify managers when electronic Federal I-9 forms need completion on new hires/rehires

• Process/maintain Temp Agency Documents (MVR and FCRA forms)
• Complete Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics Reports (OEWS)

• Follow up with employees to ensure onboarding documentation is completed
• Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date files, records and documentation
• Assemble new hire packets
• Assist with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, holiday parties and retirement celebrations
• Special projects and other duties as assigned by leader

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Two years of related work experience is required

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required
• Proficiency in ADP is preferred
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adjust to changing needs
• Ability to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of files and records is required
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism and diplomacy
• Ability to read, write and speak in English is required

• Regular and reliable attendance is expected

• Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena
• Valid U.S. driver's license is required to drive a company vehicle

Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

The work environment for this position is that of a typical office environment where the noise level is mostly quiet. This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, stand and sit. You may be occasionally required to lift or move up to 25 pounds.

BENEFITS AT HELENA

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!
• Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.
• Three year vesting on company match with 1,000 hours of service.
• Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay and Wisely.
• Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.
• Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
• Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
• Up to 80 hours of paid Parental Leave.
• Education Assistance.
• And much more!

For more detailed information about our benefits, visit helenacareers.com/benefits.

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Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.