HR Assistant Columbus Blue Jackets 9 reviews - Columbus, OH 43215 Job Title: Human Resources Assistant Department: Human Resources Supervisor: Director of Human Resources FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Columbus, Ohio Blue Jackets Overview: In June 1997, the 26-team National Hockey League awarded expansion franchises to four cities: Nashville, Atlanta, Minneapolis-St. Paul and Columbus. The Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild became the NHLs 29th and 30th teams when they debuted on the ice during the 2000-01 season. When the first puck dropped at Nationwide Arena in October 2000, the Blue Jackets made history as the first franchise in the four oldest major sports leagues in North America NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL to call Ohios capital city home. Since that time, the Blue Jackets have become a much-respected organization in the community, across the state and throughout the NHL. On the ice, the Blue Jackets have emerged in recent years as one of the most exciting young teams in the National Hockey League. Off the ice, the club has built an impeccable reputation due to its commitment to the community and support of our great city. The Blue Jackets offer an exciting work environment driven by the mission to be world class and professional in everything we do. Summary Responsible for the administrative support of day-to-day human resource operations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Responsible for coordinating the employee selection process by posting job openings, participating in job fairs, updating job descriptions, tracking applications, surveys and background checks, responding to employment inquiries, verifying references and credentials, scheduling interviews, performing pre-screen interviews and preparing correspondence. Oversee new hire process for stagehands, including creating and administering new hire packets. Assist with new employee orientation including scheduling new hire orientation for employees, preparing new hire paperwork, conducting orientation and ensuring all new hire paperwork is properly completed and filed. Performs administrative functions pertaining to workers compensation claims, including billing, coordination with athletic training staff, responding to billing inquiries and coordinating with TPA, company insurer, and legal department for complex claims. Assists with entering new part-time and full-time employees into payroll software; provides backup payroll processing support, including familiarity with preparing and submitting semi-monthly payroll for employees and players. Updates and maintains current HR files including i-9 compliance, databases and employee records; performs file audits; assists with electronic file retention process, includes scanning and shredding documents, personnel files, etc. Administers the internship program including posting internship descriptions, recruiting, screening, assisting with interview scheduling, tracking applicants, orientation and onboarding. Maintains company organization charts and the employee directory. Assists with special projects and events, including company meetings, wellness activities, employee appreciation events, luncheons and potlucks, holiday parties, tickets and community initiatives. Maintains employee confidence and protects operations by keeping human resource information confidential. Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods. Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities. Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Planning/Organizing