Human Resources Assistant

Human Resources AssistantSabine Marine Group is currently seeking a Human Resources Assistant in our Metairie office.About usSabine Surveyors is a full-service marine surveying and consulting company founded in 1968. Our services include bulk and project cargo surveys, hull and machinery surveys, damage surveys, P&I surveys, on-hire, and off-hire bunker and/or vessel condition surveys, vessel appraisals, vessel audits, management audits, shipyard representation services, CRF 46 Subchapter M Compliance services and vendor audits.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for the following:• Assist with full-cycle recruiting support, including posting job openings, reviewing resumes, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates.

• Coordinate and support the onboarding process, including preparing new hire paperwork, leading new hire coordination for first day, and ensuring all required documentation is completed and filed.

• Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS and personnel files while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

• Assist with payroll functions including timesheet review, PTO tracking, employee pay changes, and backup payroll processing when needed.

• Assist with benefits administration, including employee enrollments, qualifying life events, and responding to employee benefit-related questions.

• Support offboarding processes by preparing termination paperwork, processing employee status changes, and assisting with exit documentation.

• Generate HR reports and assist with tracking employee data, licenses, certifications, and compliance documentation.

• Provide assistance to employees with general questions related to HR policies, procedures, and benefits.

• Support HR initiatives such as employee training, engagement activities, and internal communications.

• Provide general administrative support to the HR Manager and assist with special projects as assigned.

• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.Required Education & Experience:• Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent work experience.

• 1–2 years of administrative, HR, or office support experience preferred.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook.

• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems is preferred.

• Possess a strong knowledge of proper English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle confidential information.Working Conditions:• Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting, to use standard office equipment, including a computer, and to attend meetings at various sites away from the home office.

• Strength to lift and carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.

• Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.

• Regular work time indoors in environmentally controlled conditions, with some exposure to weather conditions, especially hot, humid, and/or rainy weather.

Necessary Equipment Operation:• Computers and standard office equipment including copiers, scanners, and printers.Powered by JazzHR