Administrative Assistant - Maui

Wailuku, HI
$21 Hourly

Job Summary:

The Administrative Assistant will perform administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the organization.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, payroll, onboarding, etc.; refers more complex questions to management.
  • Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records.
  • Provides clerical support to the HR department.
  • May assist with payroll functions including processing, answering employee questions, fixing processing errors, and distributing checks.
  • Conducts or assists with new hire onboarding.
  • Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, holiday parties, and retirement celebrations.
  • Performs clerical duties including typing, filing, and completion of simple forms.
  • Operates office machines including copiers, scanners, phone and voicemail systems, personal computers, and other standard office equipment.
  • Serves as the receptionist for the office, greeting visitors and applicants.
  • Sorts incoming mail and delivers to appropriate department or individual; processes outgoing mail.
  • Maintains filing systems either manually or electronically.
  • Manages calendars and schedules appointments.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll management, human resource information system (HRIS), and similar computer applications.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education and Experience:

  • Associates degree in related field preferred.
  • 2-3 years prior related office experience preferred.
  • 2-3 years of prior customer service experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • PTO

Job Type/Shift:

  • Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

All offers of employment are contingent on passing a drug and background screen.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.