HR Assistant

Expal USA has renewed our commitment to expanded capabilities to meet the needs of our customer, the U.S. Government. We have upgraded our equipment and refined our processes to emphasize productivity, innovation, safety and teamwork in the disassembly, destruction and disposal of munitions that can no longer be used.

We are looking for a capable, enthusiastic, and organized HR Assistant to join and support our team in our Hooks facility. If you have exceptional administrative skills and attention to detail, are familiar with Human Resource competencies, and have a desire to learn, we invite you to apply for this opportunity.

Starting pay is $22/hr depending on experience. We offer robust health insurance, 401(k), life and disability insurance, education reimbursement and employee referral benefits.

EOE, including Veterans/Disability

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain accurate and complete personnel files and employment documents in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
• Maintain accurate data in HR systems for payroll, health and welfare benefits, and retirement plan.
• Ensure timely and accurate payment of employees by reviewing time cards and processing payroll.
• Ensure timely and accurate payment of retirement plan contributions by entering contributions into 401(k) recordkeeper’s system.
• Facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding with supervisors by introducing new employees to the organization, assisting with paperwork and coordinating required training.
• Facilitate new hire benefits enrollment and employee benefits changes.
• Coordinate job postings and candidate screening with hiring managers.
• Serve as initial point of contact for general Human Resources questions and issues, communicating with and escalating to Head of HR.
• Facilitate workers compensation and disability claims by exchanging information with carriers.
• Provide timely response to unemployment claim inquiries by Texas Workforce Commission.
• Prepare reports as required by corporate offices and governmental agencies.
• Maintain office equipment in working condition.
• Maintain adequate office supply inventory.
• Distribute incoming mail and assist with outgoing mail as needed.
• Assist with accounting entry by entering invoices for payment.
• Assist with special projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing)

• Ability to adapt to the immediate needs of the company and its employees.
• Ability to take and follow directions and instructions
• Basic knowledge of or ability to learn human resource management principles, best practices and employment law
• Excellent organizational skills to manage a variety of competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office: intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent and Associate’s degree in business or related field.

Experience

• Two years’ experience with Human Resource administration responsibilities.
• One year payroll processing experience.

Background Prerequisites

• Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.
• Must have a valid driver license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of Paycor
• Knowledge of federal employment law
• Knowledge of U.S. government contractor HR requirements

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

With or without reasonable accommodations, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

• Must be able to maintain composure in dealing with management, employees and vendors at all levels, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
• Will perform majority of duties in office with occasional exposure to hazards of production environment requiring protective equipment.
• May be required to work overtime without advance notice.
• May be required to independently move materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to move about the office to use equipment.
• Must be able to utilize keyboard.
• Must be able to see, hear and speak.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.