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Ultimately, the HR Assistant helps the organization attract, retain, and develop talent critical to the success of transportation and warehousing operations across the United States.\nMinimum Qualifications:\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.\nAt least 3-4 years of experience in an administrative or HR support role.\nBasic knowledge of HR principles, employment laws, and best practices.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).\nStrong organizational skills and attention to detail.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience working in the transportation, logistics, or warehousing industry.\nFamiliarity with HR information systems (HRIS) ADP and applicant tracking systems (ATS)\nExcellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with employees at all levels.\nAbility to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.\nResponsibilities:\nAssist in the recruitment process by posting job openings, screening resumes, and coordinating interviews.\nMaintain and update employee records in HR databases ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.\nSupport onboarding activities for new hires, including preparing documentation and facilitating orientation sessions.\nRespond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, benefits, and procedures in a timely and professional manner.\nPrepare HR reports and assist with payroll processing and benefits administration as needed.\nEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations relevant to the transportation and warehousing industry.\nEnter and track garnishments, ensure deductions are active and inactive upon completion\nUpdating employee addresses, tax withholding forms, and tax withholdings\nTracking employee status changes\nTracking payroll corrections\nResponding to routine payroll question ( PTO balances, copy of paystub/W2, pay date inquiries)\nOrganizing payroll files for audits\nMaintain a daily issue log\nPublish weekly payroll reports for Managers\nSkills:\nThe HR/Payroll Assistant utilizes strong organizational and communication skills daily to manage multiple administrative tasks efficiently and support employee relations. 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