Human Resources Assistant - Full-time

Sierradivp style="text-align:left"At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores—TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer.span /span/p/divp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bJob Description:/b/pp/ppYou will be responsible for the clerical/administration function within the HR department.  Performs duties directly related to leaves of absence, payroll, file administration, benefits, workers compensation, unemployment and preparing reports associated with these functions.  Counsels associates, responds to requests for information and completes the necessary HR related forms and documents.  Interacts with Home Office and outside Vendors on a variety of HR related issues./pp/ppbDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/b/pp Major Areas of Responsibility/pulliUpdates and maintains the payroll system, petty cash and creates payroll adjustments/increases as well as completes calendar entries./liliTransmits payroll in conjunction with Home Office./liliAudits payroll reports and makes corrections as necessary./liliStops payment of voided checks./liliPrepares checks for distribution./liliUpdates and maintains the HRIS to include personnel files, profiles, new hire paperwork, bid acceptances and personnel change status./liliTracks, maintains and prepares various lists and reports to include new hire evaluations, attendance (sick, vacation and holiday time), seniority and shift information, etc./liliCoordinates the benefits program to include insurance, 401(k), leaves of absences, appointment tracking and follow-up./liliCounsels associates on benefit plans and provisions, and assists in completing claims and open enrollment forms./liliAssists in new hire and benefit orientations for bilingual associates and assists with translations for associate relations, benefits and medical services matters.  Assists training department and other classes as necessary./liliResponds to associate inquiries regarding HR related issues including employment verifications, clarification of information and follow-up on request documentation./liliResponds to external inquiries regarding a variety of Human Resources issues./liliCompletes employment verifications, processes unemployment information and responds to wage verifications./liliInteracts with Home Office on HR administrative issues and keep the Human Resources Supervisor informed, as needed./liliParticipates in special projects as assigned./li/ulp/ppbJOB KNOWLEDGE/b/ppMinimum formal education required to perform this job:/ppHigh School Diploma or equivalent work experience/pp/ppMinimum job skills required to perform this job:/ppGood organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, Knowledge of basic HR functions (payroll, files and benefits) Bilingual preferred, Knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word preferred, Knowledge of payroll systems preferred. (Kronos, Workday)/ppMinimum experience required to perform this job:/pp1-2 years related experience/pp/pp/pp/pp style="text-align:left"Associate discount; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); smoking cessation support; bereavement leave; 401(k) Associate contributions; credit union; cell phone discounts. Also, those who meet certain service or hours requirements are eligible for: 401(k) match; medical; dental; vision; life insurance; disability coverage; paid parental leave; paid spanspanspanspan class="WKM0"holidays/vacation/sick;/span/span/span/span scholarship program. All benefits are provided in accordance with and subject to the terms of the applicable plan, agreement or program and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information./pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual#39;s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law./pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bAddress:/b/p4077 Airbase Rdp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bLocation:/b/pUSA Sierra 3PL Ashville Campusp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pThis position has a starting pay range of $18.50 to $25.00 per hour. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.