Job Description
Job Summary:
Join our team where innovation and cutting-edge technology meets small town living! MDS Manufacturing has been dedicated to creating quality products across the country since 1976. With over 60 employees, our benefits are impressive, and we are committed to team member satisfaction.
The Accounting/Human Resources Assistant is the coordinator of the department and will have guidance to help perform HR and some accounting functions for the company. This includes staffing, benefits administration, team member relations, policy enforcement, training coordination, payroll, bank reconciliations, and compliance. The role will collaborate closely with Management and other team members to ensure the smooth operation of Accounting and HR processes and contribute to fostering a positive work environment.
Position Title: Accounting/Human Resources Assistant
Reports to: Controller
Location: Parkston, SD
Wage: $18-$21/hr DOE, plus benefits
Status: Full Time, Exempt
In-person/Onsite: Full Time, 8am-5pm or 7am-4pm, Monday-Friday
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Talent Management
- Assist recruitment efforts by posting job openings, scheduling & assisting with interviews, and conducting onboarding for new hires.
- Assist in developing programs for employee retention, performance management, and career development.
- Conduct exit interviews.
- Benefits Administration
- Assist with team member benefit programs, including enrollment, communication, and troubleshooting, and communicate offerings to team members, and response to inquiries.
- Team Member Relations & Policy Enforcement
- Serve as a resource for team members with questions related to policies & procedures.
- Assist in maintaining a positive workplace culture by supporting the communication and enforcement of company policies.
- Help support team member counseling, performance improvement plans, and documentation as directed by Management.
- Training & Development
- Organize and coordinate training sessions for team members, including logistics and scheduling.
- Help prepare training materials and ensure the smooth execution of team member orientations and workshops.
- Compensation & Payroll
- Assist/process payroll by gathering and verifying team member data and work with payroll processor to complete bi-weekly payroll.
- Maintain team member performance records and assist with implementing compensation strategies aligned with industry standards.
- Compliance & Recordkeeping
- Assist with maintaining and updating team member records to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.
- Assist with the administration of FMLA, workers’ compensation, and OSHA/Safety recordkeeping.
- General Administrative Support
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with team members, management, vendors, and external partners.
- Participate in company meetings, company-wide initiatives, and team-building activities.
- Complete Monthly Bank Reconciliations.
- Perform other administrative duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Education: Associate’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or related field preferred.
- Experience: 1-2 years of experience in an HR Coordinator, Accountant, or similar role is preferred.
- Skills: Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) and experience with ERP systems is a plus.
- Attributes: Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to handle sensitive information with discretion. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Other Key Competencies:
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
- Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- A self-starter with a positive, team-oriented attitude and a desire to grow within the HR field.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing with management, coworkers, vendors and customers is crucial; regular use of phone and e-mail for communications is essential.
- Hearing and vision correctable to within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, receiving ordinary information, and preparing or inspecting reports and documents.
- Normal office environment will require using a computer and sitting for extended periods of time, and will also require moving about the office occasionally to access files/storage and supplies, to attend meetings, to assist others, etc.
- Frequently exposed to noise and regular flow of people around the office.
- Occasional exertion and/or lifting of about 20 lbs. should be expected. Good manual dexterity is required to use common office equipment.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by team members to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Acknowledgement:
I understand that this job description is a summary of the typical functions of this position, and not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all responsibilities, tasks and duties. I understand and agree that the essential functions of this position, and the general responsibilities expected of me, may change during my employment.
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