LHH is seeking a direct hire Human Resources Assistant to sit on client site in Gardena, CA.

BILINGUAL SPANISH IS REQUIRED

Pay for this role is up to $70,000 per year.

Seeking someone with approximately 3 years of experience.

The Human Resources Assistant will report directly to the Office Manager and will assist in the daily operations of the HR department. This role involves providing administrative support for various HR functions, including payroll, workers' compensation, onboarding, and benefits. The HR Assistant must perform all duties with independence, professionalism, precision, and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review biweekly payroll data, including new hire and termination information.
• Collaborate with management on time and attendance issues for payroll approval.
• Execute the full recruitment process for designated positions, including job postings, phone and in-person interviews, candidate communication, reference and background checks, etc.
• Manage the onboarding process for new employees, ensuring all paperwork and reporting are up to date.
• Stay informed about changes in wage and hour laws, payroll taxes, and related technologies.
• Participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommend best practices.
• Maintain knowledge of HR trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies.
• Administer employee benefits, including medical, dental, life, disability insurance, supplemental medical, and 401k plans.
• Track and maintain FMLA records and other leave of absence processes.
• Maintain a safe work environment and understand workers' compensation and OSHA safety requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of HR experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish (REQUIRED).
• Current knowledge of Federal and CA Employment Law and Compliance.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Self-starter, team player, and problem solver.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Knowledge of payroll and workers' compensation.
• Experience in a production plant HR environment.
• Approachable style, exceptional active listening skills, and a commitment to accuracy and completion of work.
• Willingness to learn.

Expectations:

• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Follow time-keeping system policies, including attendance, tardiness, proper clocking procedures, and overtime authorization.
• Handle high-pressure situations effectively.
• Represent PALS core values at all times.
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude with all work-related contacts.
• Communicate regularly with the immediate supervisor about departmental concerns.
• Ability to see the big picture, multitask, work well in teams, and be highly detail-oriented.
• Consistently report to work prepared to perform job duties.
• Meet productivity standards and perform duties as workload necessitates.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all data and information.
• Demonstrate integrity and accountability for duties and responsibilities.
• Perform all job functions professionally and courteously, including timely responses to phone calls and emails.