Senior Human Resources Assistant Bayard, NM, US, 88023

Description

Under close supervision, performs a variety of duties in the provision of human resources programs and services for management, employees, volunteers, applicants and the general public.

• Interprets, advises and answers routine questions regarding Freeport McMoRan Americas human resources policies and procedures
• Responsible for the administration of and assists employees in completing insurance, unemployment, workers' compensation and other personnel forms
• Maintains personnel records
• Handles or refers personnel related inquiries and check references
• Assists in compiling human resource related statistics for management
• May handle paper flow for periodic reviews
• Assists in maintaining employee files
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) years of Clerical experience in Administrative, Office Support or Human Resources work
• Solid computer skills in office word processing, email, spreadsheet and presentation applications
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards

Preferred

• High School diploma or GED
• A basic understanding of the principles and practices of Human Resources management, especially recruitment processes 

Criteria/Conditions

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment 
• Work is primarily performed in an office setting
• Occasionally work will be performed in a mine or manufacturing plant or outdoor setting
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, talk, hear and see
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects up to twenty five (25) pounds during the course of the workday
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as per applicable State Laws