Are you ready to take the next step in your HR career? Mid Lane Carriers, a thriving trucking company located in Wilmington near the bustling Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, is currently seeking a dedicated full-time HR Assistant to join our close-knit team. As a family-owned and operated company, we specialize in local port drayage and are committed to expanding our fleet.
The perfect fit for this role will be a highly motivated, reliable, and efficient individual who thrives in a team environment. If you're passionate about HR and eager to grow in the field, this opportunity is for you. The selected candidate will be working directly with our HR Department Manager and take on various administrative duties, including maintaining the employee database, sorting e-mails for the HR department, and contributing to day-to-day HR operations.
We are seeking someone who can meet deadlines, willing to learn, and is keen to make a positive impact on our fast-growing company. If you are enthusiastic about HR and ready to join a dynamic organization, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our team at Mid Lane Carriers. We look forward to welcoming passionate and dedicated individuals who are ready to contribute and grow with us.
Job Responsibilities: YOU WILL PERFORM VARIOUS TASKS, INCLUDING AND NOT LIMITED TO:
- You will be an important part of screening applicants, conducting engaging interviews, and welcoming new hires into our dynamic environment
- An important part of your role will be to act as the liaison between HR and employees, ensure smooth communication, and prompt resolution of requests and questions
- Assist with day-to-day operations of the HR functions and duties
- Provide clerical and administrative support to the Executive Director
- Compile and update employee records (hard and soft copies)
- Process documentation and prepare reports relating to personnel activities (staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations, etc.)
- Coordinate HR projects (meetings, training, surveys etc.) and take meeting minutes
- Deal with employee requests regarding human resources issues, rules, and regulations
- Assist with payroll preparation by providing relevant data (absences, leaves, etc.)
- Properly handle complaints and grievance procedures
- Coordinate communication with candidates and schedule interviews
- Conduct initial orientation to newly hired employees
- Scanning / Filing Employee Records
- Documentation of staff changes, performance reports, communications, and meeting notes
- Securing confidential/personnel documents and files
Skills:
- Relevant administrative experience
- Strong ability to learn, create, and maintain software systems
- Excellent writing skills and fast typing ability (MS Office and Excel in particular)
- Must be a self-starter, take initiative, and be a quick learner
- Basic knowledge of labor laws (preferred but not required)
- Excellent organizational skills
- Attention to the detail
- Strong and effective communication skills
- Ability to speak fluent Spanish (preferred but not required
Qualifications:
- To be an ideal candidate, you should be able to work in a fast-paced environment, have strong organizational skills, work independently, possess great communication skills, take initiative, and pay attention to detail
- Strong ability to learn create and maintain employee confidential files
- Must be open to taking on tasks beyond your assigned duties within reason
Education, experience, and licensing requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
- 1 -2 years of office administration / human resources experience (preferred)
- 1 year of customer service (preferred)
- 1 year of Excel and Word (preferred)
Benefits Working At Mid Lane Carriers, Inc.
- Retirement Program (CalSavers)
- Paid Sick Leave
- Friendly work environment
- Stress-free work
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience work in a human resource office/position? If so, how many years?
Experience:
- Typing: 3 years (Preferred)
- Microsoft Excel: 3 years (Preferred)
- Administrative experience: 3 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Wilmington, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person