The Human Resources Assistant will handle all clerical and administrative responsibilities for the Barnes & Noble Distribution Center, including supporting both the recruiting and employee activities duties as assigned.
Payrate for this position is $21/hr.
What you do:
- Support the HR team with employee activities such as vendor negotiation, flyer distribution to management team and booksellers
- Provide assistance to Human Resources during peak season hiring (scheduling interviews, processing background checks and arranging for new hire orientations).
- Maintain Call Out lists for all shifts.
- Maintains accurate readings for the postage stamp meter.
- Processes all employee book orders and movie ticket sales inclusive of reconciliation of petty cash box.
- Sign for all incoming packages and supplies.
- Works with HR Team to source and pre-screen candidates.
- Candidate will interact on the phone regularly to conduct references for all probable candidates.
- Update in-house cafeteria television monitors of all company related news.
- Sorts all warehouse hourly weekly payroll checks for distribution to Ops Management team
- Assist Human Resources department for projects as assigned
- Act as back up for receptionist duties
Knowledge and Experience
- High school diploma
- Minimum 1-2 years HR work related experience
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
- Bilingual Spanish a plus
- Must have strong administrative and excellent organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Must be willing to learn, have strong initiative, and a drive for success.
- Works efficiently both independently and as a member of a larger team.
- Communicate effectively with all staff and client types through both verbal and written means.
- Thrives in a fast-moving environment and is skilled at multi-tasking.
- Exhibits a high degree of confidentiality and integrity.
Expected Behaviors:
- Deliver high-quality administrative support with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Prioritize tasks effectively to meet HR deadlines and operational needs.
- Provide timely, helpful, and courteous support to Booksellers, Supervisors, and HR team members.
- Demonstrate initiative and willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
- Listen actively to questions and concerns and escalate appropriately.
- Maintain confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism in all interactions.
- Adapt to fast-moving priorities and changing HR needs.
- Manage time efficiently and follow through on assigned tasks.
- Communicate clearly and respectfully with team members at all levels.
Benefits for those scheduled to work 30 hours or more include Employee Discount, EAP, Sick Pay and Paid Time Off including paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Company Paid Holidays, 401(k) with Company Match, Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision), Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts, Healthcare Spending Account, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Transit, and Tuition Reimbursement.
All benefits provided are in accordance with the terms of the current plan and may be subject to future change. Benefits may vary depending on location/state regulations. More information can be received by the recruiter or Human Resources.
