Human Resources Assistant Job at GCW, Inc. in Las Vegas

Supports the operational efforts of the Human Resource team in recruitment initiatives, the employee life cycle, including onboarding and offboarding, employee engagement, compliance, payroll, and administrative functions. This role serves as the first point of contact for internal and external human resources related inquiries.

Summary

Supports the operational efforts of the Human Resource team in recruitment initiatives, the employee life cycle, including onboarding and offboarding, employee engagement, compliance, payroll, and administrative functions. This role serves as the first point of contact for internal and external human resources related inquiries.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform recruiting activities (post job openings, review resumes, coordinate interviews, conduct phone screens, prepare materials for and attend career fairs).
• Maintain employment applications and candidate records.
• Provide support in preparation and maintenance of materials used for new hire orientations/onboarding.
• Conduct new hire orientations/onboarding sessions for incoming employees.
• Assist in new hire and ongoing data entry.
• Document support and maintenance of department communication materials for benefits, recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, compliance, and safety items.
• Maintains electronic and/or physical records including personnel, confidential, recruitment, and general files and information; assists in periodic audits to ensure documents have been filed and retained appropriately.
• Assists in the administration of personnel policies and procedures. Support employees with routine personnel questions as the first point of contact.
• Champion employee engagement, recognition, and morale events and activities.
• Assist with workplace safety activities and security matters such as CPR scheduling, OSH Act compliance, policies and procedures, and general workplace access.
• Support in coordinating and organizing of offboarding materials, including serving as backup support for exit meetings as needed.
• Assist payroll efforts in weekly timesheet and labor report review.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced, professional office environment.
• Strong attention to detail with keen accuracy in data entry, filing, compliance tracking, and document preparation.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group settings.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of rudimentary HR principles and practices.
• Ability to occasionally travel to offsite locations as needed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite.

Qualifications

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

Education And Experience Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• An associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• One (1) year of human resources-specific experience is valued.
• Experience working in a professional services firm or a project-based environment is advantageous.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a company vehicle is required.
• SHRM Essentials certificate or equivalent is preferred.

GCW delivers the future of infrastructure through innovation and sustainable solutions for our community. Since 1969, we have grown and developed a team of engineers, surveyors, planners, and designers to provide the versatility our clients need, partnered with experience that matters.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.