Human Resources Assistant

Wolfram, creator of Mathematica, Wolfram|Alpha and Wolfram Language, has an exciting opportunity for a highly organized and detail-oriented Human Resources Assistant to join our Human Resources department. This individual will support the HR and Recruiting teams in our fast-paced environment with administrative tasks.

A clear employment verification and background check will be required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative assistance to the Human Resources and Recruiting departments
• Assisting with day-to-day operations and employee requests
• Auditing and maintaining employee files and HR systems
• Processing required paperwork for employee transfers, changes in job classification, salary increases and other related employment matters
• Assisting with the preparation of human resource reports, such as attendance, new hire and turnover reports
• Ensuring company standards, policies and procedures are maintained
• Supporting HR and Recruiting with their functions, meetings and special projects as needed

Qualifications

• Experience working in a professional office setting
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to be detail oriented and organized
• Ability to work individually and with a team
• Ability to handle yourself in a professional and unbiased manner in situations requiring discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to handle multiple/changing tasks, priorities and deadlines
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred qualifications

• Associate's degree
• Experience running and organizing reports in Excel
• Experience with Human Resources Information Systems such as UKG

Location: Champaign, Illinois (Hybrid work is available after completion of a training period.)
Job Type: Full time (40 hours per week)/Permanent
Reporting to: Director of Human Resources
Salary (for eligible candidates residing in the United States): The pay rate for this position is expected to be between $20.00 and $23.00 per hour.
Benefits (for eligible candidates residing in the United States): Medical, vision and dental insurance with partial employer contributions; a life insurance policy; an employee-assistance program; a generous PTO policy based on years of service; 12 paid holidays per calendar year; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; short-term disability; long-term disability; tuition reimbursement/professional development assistance; etc.

All hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or transfer visas for applicants.

Wolfram is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at its company. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

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