Human Resource Assistant

Job Summary

The Human Resource Assistant is responsible for performing HR‑related duties on a professional level and works closely with the Manager of HR. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits administration, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, and employment law compliance. It requires a perceptive individual sensitive to both employee and business needs.

• Conduct recruitment efforts for all exempt, non‑exempt, and temporary employees.
• Determine and evaluate applicant qualifications by pre‑screening, analyzing responses, verifying references, and comparing to job requirements.
• Arrange management and culture‑fit interviews by coordinating schedules.
• Attract applicants by placing job advertisements and contacting recruiters as needed.
• Ensure compliance with USCIS Form I‑9 Employment Eligibility Verification; periodically audit Forms I‑9.
• Conduct employee welcome and new‑hire orientation.
• Provide HR support to employees and the company, offering advice on routine HR issues.
• Monitor activities, ensure fair treatment of employees, and maintain compliance with established programs, policies, and precedents.
• Assist managers or senior staff to resolve complex issues.
• Maintain and coordinate employee recognition programs.
• Assist with benefit administration, including maintaining employee lists, verifying billing accuracy, auditing invoicing, and assisting with open enrollment.
• Liaise with insurance providers to resolve benefit‑related problems and ensure effective plan utilization.
• Possess working knowledge of FMLA and ADA compliance requirements.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer‑service, telephone, recruiting, interviewing, and people skills.
• Professional manner when dealing with employees, vendors, and company contacts.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Motivated self‑starter capable of performing duties with little supervision.
• Demonstrated organizational and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Customer‑focused attitude and discretion when handling confidential materials.
• Capacity to multi‑task in a fast‑paced work environment and organize under expected timelines.
• Team player who works well across internal departments and serves as trusted advisor.
• Sound judgment and problem‑solving skills.
• Understanding of HR best practices and current regulations is preferred.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or a related field preferred.
• 1–3 years’ experience in office management and/or administrative assistant roles.
• 2–3 years’ experience as an HR Specialist/Generalist, Recruiter, or equivalent.

Summit Fleet provides leasing and fleet management services across Canada and the continental USA, tailoring solutions to meet specific business needs. The company is rapidly growing and values talent that can keep pace with its expansion. The position offers competitive compensation, including monthly cash incentives for performance, generous medical, dental, and vision plans, contributions to a health savings account, paid time off for sick, vacation, and holidays, and an executive office in the Salt Lake City Metro area (Bountiful).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Summit Fleet is an at‑will employer.

Location:

Bountiful, UT

Job Type: Full‑Time

Department: HR

Salary: $45,000 per year (USD)