Human Resources Assistant

KGS

Job ID 2430019

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to join our growing team.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

KGS need a self-motivated and experienced HR Assistant to support our busy HR department and our new hires. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the employee on-boarding process including sending on-boarding invitations, scheduling, and conducting new employee orientations and managing a high volume of employment records into our HR database. If you are a professional with a strong sense of discretion and thrive in a busy environment, we want to hear from you.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Primary point of contact for new hires, providing critical support to both candidates and hiring managers during onboarding.
• Ensure timely entry of employee’s documentation into E-Verify.
• Send on-boarding invitations through our HRIS, working closely with our recruiters to make sure all new hires have completed the necessary paperwork.
• Responsible to ensure the timely execution and completion of workflow for each new employee.
• Plan, schedule and conduct new hire orientations and on-boarding activities to ensure a smooth transition into the organization.
• Ensure compliance with all processes and always maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Manage and maintain HR information, accurately enter new hire critical information, i.e., salary, title, reporting manager, changes to benefits, salary, etc.
• Maintain integrity of record keeping for all employees. Organize, compile, update company personnel records and documentation within our HRIS.
• Perform periodic audits of HRIS files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and saved appropriately.
• Identify innovative and creative new ways to onboard new employees/reach a more scalable and measurable onboarding experience.
• Work collaboratively with all departments in supporting HR programs, including recruiting, hiring managers, IT, security, and payroll to support process improvements and effectiveness of policy/procedural changes.
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Support all internal and external HR related Inquiries and requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field a plus
• 2+ years prior human resources experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll management, human resource information system (HRIS), and similar computer applications.

Working Environment & Conditions
This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The incumbent is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress. The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or to apply to a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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