Human Resources Assistant

About Alston Construction:

Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor, with more than 20 offices coast to coast. For 40 years we have delivered on our promises to our employees, clients, and business partners. We offer extremely competitive salaries, a superb benefits package, and a great place to work! In addition to routinely receiving awards for our projects and safety performance, we have also received numerous “Best Places to Work” awards! We look for passionate construction professionals who share our core values, to include: commitment, integrity, teamwork, and respect. As our CEO, Paul Little, says “In order to be successful at Alston Construction, you must enjoy seeing success in others.” If this sounds like you and what you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

Our top tier benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription safety glasses, short-term disability, long-term disability, life  insurance/AD&D, HSA, health FSA, dependent daycare FSA, EAP, 401(k), Roth  401(k), After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion; paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, Tickets at Work, paid Identity Theft Protection (family coverage) and more!

Job Title: Human Resources Assistant

Job Summary: Responsible for providing timely and accurate support in the areas of training, onboarding, recruitment and staffing, employee relations, and other Human Resources related areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities will include:

• Provide support for Human Resources Department, to include VOE’s, reference checks, reports, research, onboarding, etc.
• Handle travel arrangements for candidates traveling for interviews and for new hires traveling for new hire orientations.
• Assist with coordination of interviews and new hire orientations.
• Assist with new hire onboarding, to include auditing of employment documents.
• Regularly audit employee records for past-due HR training (Prohibitive Harassment, Drug-Free Workplace, Ethics, and Position-Specific Orientation); prompt employees to complete, escalate as needed.
• Answer Human Resources training related questions and direct questions concerning other training areas (e.g., Safety) to the appropriate individual.
• Respond to routine employee questions regarding policies, procedures, and forms.
• Process per diem project transfers.
• Set up and revise e-sig documents and other files in Alston’s HRIS.
• Prepare HR reports, spreadsheets, documents, and presentations as requested.
• Assist in maintaining Human Resources pages of Company Intranet and Benefits Website/App.
• Assist Vice President of Human Resources with HR audits and special projects as requested.
• Assist with employee recognition (e.g., Administrative Professionals Day, Holidays, special events, etc.).
• Order flowers/gifts (as applicable) for births and for deaths of employees/immediate family members.
• Handle administration of Employee Service Awards (annual report upload, monthly report audit, notification to managers, bi-monthly checks of awards not yet redeemed, audit invoices, etc.).
• Assist with annual performance review process.
• Order updated legal posters for offices as applicable.
• Assist with office luncheons and events (e.g. set up, ordering catering).
• Handle office management needs for corporate (e.g. office and breakroom supplies and maintaining office space).
• Participate in HR department meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience include:

• Degree in Human Resources, Business or related field and a minimum of 1 year of Human Resources or related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Alston Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.