The HR Assistant Manager (Columbus office) assists the Human Resource Manager (Corporate office) to lead and direct the routine functions of the Human Resource Department including, developing and implementing HR initiatives, administering benefits and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Assist the Human Resource Manager with the following:
  • Oversee the HR Dept and its team members, especially during the HR Manager’s absence
  • Train new HR Dept team members on all aspects of their positions
  • Develop, review, and implement new and revised policies and procedures
  • Create, execute, and automate employee training and onboarding
  • Ensure the HR Team is completing all unemployment claims, workers compensation claims, and performance evaluations
  • Collaborate with Safety Committee and Workers’ Compensation carriers to reduce work-related injuries, develop and maintain transitional duty programs, and meet other WC-related goals
  • Work with legal counsel as necessary, including the enforcement of non-competition agreements
  • Assist in development and proposal of new or renewed health insurance policies
  • Conduct employee mediations as necessary
  • Ensure all onboarding requirements of internal employees are met, including audits
• Research existing and changing workplace trends and propose changes as necessary
• Maintain new and existing health insurance policies for internal and external staff
• Ensure proper progressive discipline, termination, and resignation processes are followed for internal staff
• Record, investigate, and resolve complaints and allegations in an accurate and professional manner
• Complete all research, tasks, and special projects as directed by the HR Manager or Executive Team
• Maintain compliance with state, federal and Joint Commission laws and regulations
• Maintain professional working relationships and interactions with all departments and offices
• Maintain confidentiality standards daily
• Work in an office environment on a full-time basis unless otherwise specified by the Executive Team

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree or equivalent work experience preferred
• Human Resource certification preferred, i.e., SHRM-CP, PHR, etc.
• Prior experience in professional work environment
• Customer service and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• General knowledge and capability to operate office equipment
• Attend all Manager and Assistant Manager meetings, both on-site and off-site when notified in writing by DNA of required attendance
• Meet or exceed all essential functions of the job, including but not limited to, work performance goals

Physical Demands:

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for the duration of the workday
• Ability to move about the office, bend, and reach
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally

Work Environment:

Generally, works in an office environment but may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting if specified by the Executive Team.