HR Assistant
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Union, Union County, New Jersey, 45125, USA
Listed on 2026-10-07
Union, Union County, New Jersey, 45125, USA
Listing for:
The Planet Group
Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-10-07
Job specializations:
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HR/Recruitment
HR Generalist / Talent Management, Recruiter / Talent Acquisition, HRIS Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Updates and maintains the payroll system, petty cash and creates payroll adjustments/increases as well as completes calendar entries.
- Transmits payroll in conjunction with Home Office.
- Audit timekeeping and timecard accuracy
- Audits payroll reports and make corrections as necessary.
- Stop payment of voided checks.
- Prepares checks for distribution.
- Updates and maintains the HRIS to include personnel files, profiles, new hire paperwork, bid acceptances and personnel change status.
- Tracks, maintains and prepares various lists and reports to include new hire evaluations, attendance (sick, vacation and holiday time), seniority and shift information, etc.
- Coordinates the benefits program to include insurance, 401(k), leaves of absence, appointment tracking and follow-up.
- Counsels associates on benefit plans and provisions, and assists in completing claims and open enrollment forms.
- Assists in new hire and benefit orientations for bilingual associates and assists with translations for associate relations, benefits and medical services matters. Assists training department and other classes as necessary.
- Responds to associate inquiries regarding HR related issues including employment verifications, clarification of information and follow-up on request documentation.
- Responds to external inquiries regarding a variety of Human Resources issues.
- Completes employment verifications, processes unemployment information and responds to wage verifications.
- Interacts with Home Office on HR administrative issues and keep the Human Resources Supervisor informed, as needed.
- Participates in special projects as assigned.
- 1-5 years related experience
- High School Diploma OR equivalent work experience
- Good organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of basic HR functions (payroll, files and benefits)
- Knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word
- Knowledge of payroll systems (Kronos AND Workday preferred)
- Experience working within a Unionized environment
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