Job Description

AFL provides industry-leading products and services to the electric utility, broadband, communications, OEM, enterprise, wireless and transit rail markets as well as the emerging markets of oil and gas, mining, nuclear, avionics, medical, renewable and intelligent grid. The company`s diverse product portfolio includes fiber optic cable, transmission and substation accessories, outside plant equipment, connectors, fusion splicers, test equipment and training. AFL`s service portfolio includes market-leading positions with the foremost communications companies supporting inside plant central office, EF&I, outside plant, enterprise and wireless areas.

 

Founded in 1984, AFL is proud to offer engineering expertise, exceptional products and reliable service that help our customers improve their critical and electrical infrastructure. AFL has operations in the U.S., Mexico, Europe and Asia. The company is headquartered in Spartanburg, SC, and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fujikura Ltd. of Japan.

 

The HR Assistant reports to the Director of Human Resources and may be assigned to different projects as business needs dictate. The position is located at our Duncan, SC corporate office.

 

The HR Assistant is responsible for helping administer the policies and procedures that cover several functional areas that may include employee relations, new hire on-boarding, and employee records maintenance.

 

He/she requires liaising with employees, and other corporate HR functions such as benefits, recruiting and payroll. The HR Assistant must be able to handle sensitive matters with discretion and possess excellent organizational and communication skills. If you have a high level of professionalism and are looking for an entry level human resources position with a growing organization, this is a great opportunity for you! 

 

Duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

 

• Responsible for accurate and timely entry of personnel actions into the HR information system.
• Compile, maintain, process, and audit HR related documentation; new hire, transfer, and personnel changes, ensuring necessary paperwork is securely and confidentially maintained in proper files and updated in the HR information system.
• Assist with on-boarding of new hires/transfers (creating offer letters, tracking drug screens and background checks, and arranging pre-employment physicals, etc.) as part of the hiring process.
• Prepares routine correspondence including letters, memoranda, and reports
• Provides general support to the other Human Resource Team members as needs arise
• Produces basic reports utilizing our HRIS
• Assists in providing information and resolving problems of employees and managers regarding human resources related inquiries. 
• Assists in conducting New Employee Orientation
• Assists with verifying employment and answering questions from outside agencies

• Associates Degree and 2 years of working experience in a HR administrative role. Bachelor degree preferred.
• 0-2 years Human Resources experience
• 1+ years of experience working within an administrative role.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with ADP HR software including Report Smith or similar HR management software.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Excellent written/oral communication skills.

• Self-starter with integrity and confidence who strives to achieve even the most challenging environments with limited supervision.
• Team player with well-developed interpersonal skills who is comfortable in a cross-functional, multi-cultural environment.
• Demonstrated aptitude to effectively learn and master new software systems
• Excellent organizational skills to include prioritizing and managing tasks efficiently to meet established deadlines
• Ability to maintain and ensure strict confidentiality and produce a high volume of work with a high degree of accuracy
• Strong customer service commitment. Must be able to relate well and cooperate with others to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals.
• Solid problem solver that can identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Strong numerical ability and data entry skills and knowledge of HRIS/Payroll Information systems
• Demonstrated ability to perform well in a multi-task environment while maintaining a high level of attention to detail
• Demonstrated knowledge of, or ability to learn general HR policies, practices and procedures.

Only candidates who possess personal drive, self-motivation and take initiative to accomplish personal and company goals should apply



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