Human Resources Assistant

Human Resources Assistant
About Us:

Konare Law is dedicated to creating positive futures for clients facing immigration challenges, focusing on understanding each client's unique story and providing high-quality legal counsel. The firm specializes in removal proceedings and cases involving USCIS, DOS, and DOL, leveraging extensive immigration law expertise and excellent litigation skills.

Working for Konare Law:

Join Our Vision, Experience the Benefits

Health & Wellness

• Health Insurance: We’ve got you covered! 90% of your premium is on us.
• Vision & Dental: Your sight and smile matter. Enjoy 100% paid coverage.
• Disability Coverage: Both short-term and long-term disability insurance are fully covered.

Financial Security & Growth

• 401K Benefits: Thinking of the future? We match dollar for dollar up to 3%.

Nourish & Celebrate

• Friday Lunches: End your week right! Lunch is on us every Friday.
• Festive Holidays: At least 10 holiday days to rest and celebrate.
• Fun Activities: Bond and enjoy with your colleagues throughout the year.

Legal Resources & Training

• Comprehensive Libraries & Subscriptions: LexisNexis, AILA Library, Practice Law Institute (PLI), Law360, Best Practice, Master Series, PLI Wednesday, & Master Class
• Exceptional In-House Training: Our training for Human Resource Assistants stands unmatched. We ensure you’re always ahead in your field.

Responsibilities:

1. Recruitment and Hiring Support:

• Assist with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, conducting reference checks, and issuing employment contracts.
• Schedule interviews and coordinate interview logistics.

2. Onboarding and Training:

• Facilitate new employee onboarding process, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization.
• Coordinate training sessions and seminars.

3. Record Keeping and Data Management:

• Maintain physical and digital files for employees, including contracts, attendance records, and personal information.
• Update internal databases with new hire information.

4. Payroll Assistance:

• Support payroll processing by providing relevant employee information, like absences, bonuses, and leaves.
• Assist in resolving any payroll errors.

5.Benefits Administration:

• Provide information to employees about benefits, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies.
• Assist with managing benefit claims or inquiries.

6. Administrative Support:

• Provide clerical and administrative support to HR manager/director.
• Coordinate logistics for HR projects, such as meetings, seminars, and training sessions.

*The firm reserves the right to add or change duties at any time. *

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Active listening.
• Critical thinking.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills and ability to prioritize.
• Outstanding phone manners and attention to detail is a must.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of procedures and tools for recruiting, selecting and promoting employees.
• Knowledge of performance management systems (e.g. termination, disciplinary, proposals).
• Knowledge of U.S Federal employment and benefit laws.
• Knowledge of planning techniques.
• Knowledge of the American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Ethics.
• Candidate should be motivated self-starters, who are able to work independently and communicate effectively with clients and the team.
• Must have a proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess a demonstrated history of excellence in their career, as well as a passion for serving clients.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Candidate is calm under pressure and eager to please.
• Ability to manage workflow and work under tight deadlines and other time constraints, with competing and shifting priorities.
• Knowledge and commitment of the utilization of technology.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree.
• SHRM-CP or PHR (Preferred – But Not Required).
• Experienced: Four years of minimum experience in related field.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location:

• 5235 Westview Drive, Frederick, MD 21703

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22