Are you looking for a remote job where you can grow your career in Human Resources while working from the comfort of your home? The Human Resources Assistant position at DAWSON could be a great opportunity to explore. This role is designed for organized and detail-oriented individuals who enjoy supporting teams, managing administrative tasks, and helping employees through different stages of their work journey.
In this position, you will play an important role in supporting the company’s HR department by handling essential tasks such as processing new hires, maintaining employee records, scheduling background checks, and assisting with onboarding activities. The role also involves working with HR systems, helping with audits and special projects, and ensuring that employee information remains accurate and properly organized. If you enjoy structured work, teamwork, and helping organizations run smoothly behind the scenes, this opportunity can be both rewarding and fulfilling.
Working with DAWSON means joining a company that values professionalism, teamwork, and excellence. Employees are given the opportunity to contribute meaningfully while also enjoying a flexible work environment and a strong benefits package. For candidates with basic HR knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, this position offers a solid pathway into a growing HR career.
Salary: $22 – $25 per hour
Firm: DAWSON
Location: Remote
Language: English
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supports administration, coordination, and application of company-wide human resources policies, procedures, and practices.
- Processes new hires and incumbents in the HRIS systems.
- Schedules background and drug screenings for new hires.
- Audits new hires for completion of training and onboarding documents.
- Assists with audits and special projects, as needed.
- Maintains employee files and database data integrity.
- Orders required labor law posters for site locations at request of Project Managers.
- Conducts employment verifications and government clearance background checks.
- Performs general clerical duties.
- Demonstrates a high level of professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
- Maintains and orders supplies for the human resources department as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
- Assist benefits team with open enrollment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- One to two years related experience.
- Proficient on Microsoft Office Suite.
- Keystroke a minimum of 50 wpm.
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
- Commitment to excellence and high standards.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
- Acute attention to detail.
- Creative, flexible, and innovative team player
- Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects.
- Basic knowledge of HR laws and regulations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Occasionally required to stand
- Occasionally required to walk
- Continually required to sit
- Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
- Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
- Continually required to talk or hear
- Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
- Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items less than 15 pounds.
DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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