HR Assistant at RJW Logistics Group

Joliet, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

25.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

HR Administration, Customer Service, Recruitment, Payroll Processing, Record Maintenance, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Problem-Solving Skills, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Computer Literacy, Labor Law Knowledge, Decision-Making Skills, Team Collaboration, Adaptability

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

Schedule/Shift: Monday - Friday / 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Work Location: 201 W Compass Blvd, Joliet, IL 60436 (W18) Compensation: $21 - $25/ hour depending on experience RJW Logistics Group is HIRING! OUR PEOPLE ARE OUR FUTURE. THAT’S WHY THEY COME FIRST. RJW is dedicated to hiring and developing talent who want to make an impact and be a part of an industry-leading organization. At RJW, we are committed to our employees’ success and to producing continuous innovation that drives the retail logistics industry forward. Empower Your Future with Our Employee Ownership Program We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Employee Ownership Program—an exciting opportunity designed to empower, motivate, and reward our dedicated team members. At RJW, we believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our success, and we want to share that success with you. Here’s what you can look forward to: * Ownership Stake: Become a co-owner of the company and take pride in knowing that your hard work directly contributes to your own financial growth and the company's prosperity. * Financial Rewards: Enjoy the potential for increased earnings through share appreciation. * Sense of Belonging: Feel a deeper connection and commitment to your work as you become an integral part of the company's journey and success story. * Community and Collaboration: Join a community of like-minded individuals who are equally invested in the company's mission and vision, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. * Cost: Maybe the best detail about this program is that it cost nothing to you. As long as you are employed with RJW, you will enjoy the benefits of the program. Additionally, shares will be given to you on a yearly basis based on salary. Our Employee Ownership Program is more than just a benefit—it's a path to building a brighter, more prosperous future together. Join us in taking this exciting step forward and become a valued co-owner of RJW. Together, we can achieve greatness. Job Purpose: To handle the daily administrative and HR duties of the RJW facility. Assist HR Manager with recruitment, record maintenance and payroll processing, and provide clerical support to all employees. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Works closely with HR Manager to accomplish department goals. * Performs receptionist duties including answering calls, greeting visitors, and keeping a safe and clean area. * Demonstrates a positive attitude and guest customer service skills. * Support all internal and external HR related inquiries or requests. * Maintain digital and electronic records of employees. * Assist with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, performing reference checks and issuing employment contracts. * Schedule orientations and update records of new staff. * Process payroll and resolve any payroll errors. * Complete termination paperwork and exit interviews. * Keep up to date with the latest HR trends and best practices. * Meticulous attention to detail. * Maintains professionalism and confidentiality regarding company records, employee files, and any related data. * Ability to accurately follow instructions. Other tasks as assigned by manager. Qualifications: * 2 years of experience as an HR assistant (essential). * ADP Workforce Now experience preferred * Exposure to labor law and employment equity regulations. * Effective HR administration and people management skills. * Exposure to payroll practices. * Full understanding of HR functions and best practices. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines. * Highly computer literate with capability in email, MS Office and related business and communication tools. * Fantastic organizational and time management skills. * Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills. Education and/or Experience Required: * High School Diploma or general education diploma (GED) is required Language Skills Sets: * Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers. Mathematical Skills: * Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability: * Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to determine “root cause” of problem and determine corrective action. Computer Skills: * To perform this job successfully, an individual must have knowledge of Business Operating Systems, Internet software, Word Processing, and Spreadsheet software. Physical Demands: * Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. * Must be able to activate phone systems utilizing keyboards and buttons. * Must be articulate and comfortable speaking in front of others. * Regularly works in an indoor/office environment and required to sit and/or use repetitive hand motion. * Frequently required to talk, hear, stand and walk. * Must be able to work in excess of continuous 8 hours when required. * Must be able to work under stressful situations, have good cognitive skills, maintain work accuracy, and the ability to concentrate on more than one task at a time. * Must have the ability to read and discern visual images on a variety of media with 20/20 corrected vision. * Must be able to speak and communicate clearly over telephones. * Must be in sound physical health as determined by a certified licensed physician with no evidence of the use of controlled substances. Work Environment: * While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment will range from quiet to moderately loud. Employer Rights: This job description is intended to provide general information about the HR Administrative Clerk position. The above does not constitute an exhaustive list of the job duties to be performed by an associate holding the position of HR Administrative Clerk, nor are the lists of the physical requirements and environmental conditions exhaustive. You may be asked by your supervisor or managers to perform other duties. Your performance will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the job duties listed in this job description, as well as any job duties not specifically listed above that you may be asked from time to time to perform. As with all positions, the duties and responsibilities are subject to change at any time as needs arise and at the discretion of the RJW Transport, Inc. The Company has the right to revise this job description at any time. Employment-At-Will: It is the Company’s policy that all associates, other than those covered by a written individual employment or labor agreement with the Company that has been authorized in writing by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer or Board of Directors, are not employed for any fixed term and are employed at the will of the Company for an indefinite period. Just as our associate’s, reserve the right to resign their employment at any time for any reason the Company reserves its right to terminate an associate any time for any reason either with or without cause. Neither this Job Description nor any of its individual terms constitutes commitments between the Company and its associates as to the terms, conditions or duration of employment, nor does it modify the prevailing Employment-At-Will relationship. Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Medical/Dental/Vision insurance * Employee discount * Flexible spending account * Health savings account * Paid time off * Sick Days * Long-term Disability Insurance * Short-term Disability Insurance * Accidental Insurance * Critical Illness Insurance * Disability Insurance

Responsibilities

The HR Assistant will handle daily administrative and HR duties, assist the HR Manager with recruitment, record maintenance, and payroll processing. They will also provide clerical support to all employees and maintain professionalism and confidentiality.