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Human Resources Assistant

Tougaloo, MS 39174

Posted: 01/14/2026 Industry: Office/Clerical Job Number: 250303 City: Type:

Job Description

The organization is a professional institution committed to maintaining compliant, ethical, and employee-focused human resources operations. It supports staff and leadership through effective personnel practices, regulatory compliance, and a well-organized administrative environment that promotes operational efficiency and employee engagement.

Pay
$37,000 annually

Benefits

  • Health insurance

  • Paid holidays

Role Description
The Human Resources Assistant supports the daily operations of the Human Resources Department by coordinating administrative, compliance, and employee-support functions. This role assists with onboarding, benefits administration, recordkeeping, recruitment support, and departmental operations while exercising sound professional judgment and maintaining confidentiality, accuracy, and ethical standards.

Duties

  • Coordinate and conduct new employee orientation, onboarding, and training programs in collaboration with the HR Generalist

  • Explain, interpret, and educate employees on benefits, programs, policies, and procedures

  • Ensure compliance with federal and state human resources regulations

  • Maintain employee records, paperwork, and personnel documentation

  • Respond to employee inquiries and address HR-related concerns, including safety and employment requirements

  • Assist with reconciliation of monthly benefits accounts and preparation of check requisitions

  • Enter and maintain employee data in benefits and retirement systems

  • Post job announcements and distribute applicant information to hiring managers

  • Complete verifications of employment accurately and in a timely manner

  • Assist with E-Verify processing and background checks for new hires

  • Conduct routine audits of personnel files and documentation status

  • Maintain I-9 documentation, retention schedules, and destruction deadlines

  • Complete and approve new-hire checklists for all employees

  • Distribute, track, and document policy updates and annual acknowledgements

  • Maintain supervisor listings and departmental email distributions

  • Monitor HR inbox communications and distribute information appropriately

  • Track and document employee usage of vacation, sick, and other leave

  • Assist with annual benefits open enrollment coordination and materials distribution

  • Process internal and external mail and manage office supply distribution

  • Process, maintain, and document employee-related paperwork

  • Submit and track facilities maintenance requests

  • Process office supply orders and prepare purchase requisitions for approval

  • Assist with sensitive employee matters while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism

  • Perform other duties as assigned by HR leadership

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred or prior human resources experience

  • Knowledge of human resources practices, policies, procedures, and employment laws

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

  • Experience with HRIS systems, database management, and recordkeeping

  • High level of confidentiality and ethical conduct

  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and efficiency

  • Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and employee support skills

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