WHY WORK FOR US

Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys is a rapidly growing personal injury law firm based in Alabama with offices across the nation. We handle complex cases and provide each attorney and staff with the support they need enabling us to best serve our clients. Our attorneys and staff pride themselves on their skill set, experience, compassion, and commitment. We are dedicated to giving our clients the utmost attention and care while fighting for them to get what they deserve.
At Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys, we take a real approach. We are innovative, always finding ways to be better, and have a go-getter mentality across the board. Each team member plays a critical role in our mission. We know our people are what makes us great. If you’re looking for a career where you can help make a difference in the lives of others alongside a supportive team, we encourage you to apply!

JOB SUMMARY:

The HR Assistant will play a key administrative role in supporting the HR department’s daily operations. This individual will handle essential tasks related to timekeeping, employee records, scheduling, internal communication, and file management. The HR Assistant will work closely with the Head of People and HR Generalists to ensure timely and accurate updates to employee data, applicant tracking, and departmental coordination. This position requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a proactive mindset to keep HR processes running smoothly.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to function well in fast-paced and stressful environments
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or Software
• Ability to quickly learn the organizations Paycom HRIS and employee management systems
• Capacity to take initiative to achieve daily and monthly goals
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors in human resources or related field (Required)
• Human Resources experience – Minimum of 1 year (Required)
• Minimum of 2 years of Microsoft Office experience (Required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work for prolonged periods while seated at a desk
• Capability to lift up to 15 pounds as needed

• Establish and maintain productive, professional relationships with all staff members
• Perform monthly audits to ensure data accuracy, compliance, and integrity
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Head of People
• Provide ongoing assistance to the team as needed
• Resolve missed punches in the timekeeping system
• Add work excuses and doctor’s notes to employee timecards
• Maintain and organize employee personnel files and internal HR files
• Upload documents to appropriate physical or digital folders
• Update and manage department spreadsheets
• Provide real-time updates to designated parties
• Process employee updates
• Schedule internal meetings and manage the shared department calendar
• Take and distribute meeting notes for daily HR team huddles
• Provide general administrative support to the HR department