Temporary HR Assistant/Clerk Job Available in North Adams, MA.

HR Assistant/Clerk - Temporary, 2-3 months, P/T

Salary: $18/hr - $23/hr

Location: North Adams, MA

Schedule: 20-25 hrs/wk, flexible between Mon-Fri 8:30a-5:30p

Summary Description 

• Provides part-time clerical support to the Human Resources Department handling confidential information, including document filing, light data entry, and miscellaneous administrative tasks as assigned.
• Must have good organizational skills – 
• Will need to identify files & organize & label properly
• Ability to lift boxes for files and move within office setting
• Possibly schedule Interviews (in-person and virtual) with candidates
• The position involves attention to details in order to ensure that all work assignments receive proper follow-up and are completed in a timely and accurate manner.

Essential Functions/Key Responsibilities: 

• Performs clerical duties for the department which includes: making copies, ordering office supplies, maintaining departmental files and records, auditing records and documents, assisting with creating new employee files, possibility scheduling interviews for candidates, and other administrative and/or project tasks as assigned.
• Establishes and maintains a confidential, accurate, and employee friendly environment. 

Minimum Qualifications & Experience: 

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience in Human Resources, preferred.
• The position requires proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite, preferred
• Prior experience working in Paylocity, preferred.
• Experience in data entry, maintenance of document filing systems, prioritizing and organizing multiple tasks. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities/Competencies: 

• Ability to complete assigned tasks and projects in expected time frames. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including ability to positively interact with others.
• Ability to work part-time, flexible schedule across M-F work period.
• Demonstrated ability to operate with the highest sense of confidentiality. 
• Excellent organizational skills. 
• Demonstrated attention to details. 
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks. 
• Demonstrates a professional image in all situations. 
• Self-starter who demonstrates initiative in recognizing and accomplishing needed tasks for the department office, preferred. 

Physical/Mental Requirements and Work Environment: Work Environment Description: 

• Works in an office setting and is generally sedentary, but may involve movement (e.g., walking, standing, or otherwise being mobile throughout the office) for brief periods of time.
• May be required to occasionally independently move and handle objects up to 15 pounds.
• This position requires the incumbent to work onsite at the facility to be able to perform the associated job responsibilities.