HR/Office Assistant - Part Time (hourly) at Grand River Navigation Company

Traverse City, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Filing, Customer Service, Recordkeeping, Onboarding, Communication, Organization, Detail-Oriented, Adaptability, Decision Making, Confidentiality, Professionalism, Integrity, Teamwork, Office Support

Industry

Maritime Transportation

Description

Description Grand River Navigation is hiring a part-time HR/Office Assistant to support shore-side and vessel operations on the Great Lakes. This role ensures smooth HR and administrative processes, including onboarding, crew documentation, recordkeeping, and general office support. Key Responsibilities: Maintain personnel and crew files, track credentials and seniority Assist with onboarding, employment verifications, and HR inquiries Provide general office support: filing, data entry, scanning, correspondence Answer phones, route emails, greet visitors, and support office operations Requirements High school diploma or equivalent; 1+ year administrative experience preferred Microsoft Office proficiency; ability to work independently Key Competencies & Work Styles: Demonstrates confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity. Provides excellent customer service, communicates clearly, and works well in teams. Highly organized, detail-oriented, dependable, adaptable, and able to prioritize multiple tasks effectively while making sound decisions. Other (i.e., physical requirements, travel, etc. that is not covered above): This is an in-office position based in Traverse City, Michigan. It is a non-exempt, hourly role. Part-time hours: approximately 24–32 hours per week, typically spread over 3–4 days. Work hours are between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with the schedule agreed upon, set and posted in advance. Actual hours may vary based on workload. Primarily performs work in a standard office environment. Frequently sits, stands, walks, and uses hands and fingers for typing, filing, and handling documents. Occasionally lifts, carries, or moves objects up to 20 pounds (e.g., office supplies or packages.) Requires visual and auditory ability to operate computers, phones, and office equipment. May involve occasional travel; examples: to post office, to car rental locations to pick up or drop off rental vehicles, etc.

Responsibilities

The HR/Office Assistant will maintain personnel and crew files, assist with onboarding, and provide general office support. This includes answering phones, routing emails, and greeting visitors to support office operations.