Human Resources Assistant; McDonough, GA Onsite

Human Resources Assistant (McDonough, GA) Onsite

About Us S&S Activewear is a leading North American, tech-enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t-shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the “critical link” that enables our 100+ brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia and Gildan to reach our hyper-fragmented base of customers, comprised of apparel decorators, eRetailers and promotional products distributors that embellish apparel items for diverse end consumer use cases (e.g., everyday wear, concerts, fitness attire, life events, team sports, etc.).

At S&S, we differentiate in the market through a customer service focus, strategic product portfolio, world-class distribution infrastructure, a collaborative growth culture and a relentless focus on technology and innovation.

The Human Resources Assistant will perform recruiting and administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the organization’s human resources department. All S&S Activewear employees must adhere and enforce the guidelines presented in the S&S Activewear Employee Handbook.

Full‑Time, Monday‑Friday (8:30am‑5:00pm), Non‑Exempt. Hourly (based on experience).

• Assist with job posting process, screening applications, selecting qualified candidates, and scheduling interviews.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and adherence to company policies.
• Support employee relations and issue resolution process.
• Conduct or assist with all aspects of new hire onboarding and orientation.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date human resources files, records, and documentation.
• Answer frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refer more complex questions to appropriate senior level HR staff.
• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of employee or employee‑related information, human resources file and records.
• Perform periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
• Provide clerical support to the HR Department.
• Alert supervisors when discipline needs to be issued and follow up to ensure proper attendance disciplinary steps are taken.
• Assist with payroll functions including daily timecard monitoring, daily attendance tracking and corrective action processing, answering employee questions, fixing processing errors, and distributing checks.
• Assist with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, organizational meetings, employee recognition events, holiday parties, and any additional company celebrations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build positive rapport with employees.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Prior experience in Human Resources, Recruiting or related office experience.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll management, human resources information system (HRIS), Microsoft office suite.
• Office and/or similar computer applications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
• Two or more years of Human Resources related experience.
• Knowledge of labor and employment laws.

• Experience with HR databases and Applicant Tracking Systems - Paylocity experience is a Plus.
• Experience utilizing the latest sourcing tools and methods (Internet search, Indeed, Chrome and browser extensions, Social Media, etc.).

This job operates in both a professional office environment and warehouse environment. It entails routine use of standard office equipment (computers, phones, copiers, filing cabinets, etc.). There are times where the person within this position will need to work in our warehouse to be available to personnel and may hear honking from…