Human Resources Assistant

At Homesense, we're helping people let their personality shine in their home. We're out to bring high-quality and unique pieces to stores throughout the country. Like our stores, our work environment is ever-evolving - and always encouraging. Every shift is a new opportunity to Discover Different.

Posting Notes: TJ Maxx Distribution Center Worcester || 135 Goddard Memorial Drive || Worcester || MA || 01603

Human Resources Assistant

Style is never in short supply at our more than 1,000 TJ Maxx stores. They all have different products, but the same commitment to the thrill of the find. From designers straight off the runway to statement jewelry, we offer exciting surprises that make the everyday a little more fun. Same with working here. Our environment is ever-changing, yet always encouraging. Each shift is a new opportunity to Discover Different.

Location: TJ Maxx Distribution Center Worcester, 135 Goddard Memorial Drive, Worcester MA 01603

Work Schedule: In Person - Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 4:15 PM

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Summary

Responsible for the payroll/benefits/general warehouse recruiting and file administration functions within the HR Department. Performs duties directly related to, payroll, file administration, benefits, leaves of absences, supporting recruiting efforts and preparing reports associated with these functions. Provide customer service to associates, responds to requests for information and completes the necessary HR related forms and documents. Interacts with Home Office on a variety of HR related issues.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Updates and maintains the time and attendance payroll system which includes: entering paid time off, processing attendance warnings, editing/auditing timecard entries
• Distributes, sorts and mails paychecks on a weekly basis
• Processes New Hire Enrollments, transfers, terminations
• Updates and maintains the HRIS to include personnel files, profiles, new hire paperwork, bid acceptances and personnel change status.
• Tracks, maintains and prepares various lists and reports to include new hire evaluations, attendance (sick, vacation and holiday time), seniority and shift information, etc.
• Responds to associate inquiries regarding HR related issues including employment verifications, clarification of information and follow-up on request documentation.
• Responds to external inquiries regarding a variety of Human Resources issues.
• Interacts with Home Office on HR administrative issues and keeps the Human Resources Supervisor informed, as needed.
• Assist with all aspects of recruitment including creating new hire packets, and personnel files
• Audit current associate files
• Assist other HRA's in payroll/benefits coverage when needed.

Who We Are Looking For:

• Candidates with strong analytical thinking and complex problem-solving skills
• Candidates with proficient writing and editing skills
• Project coordination skills
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent work experience

Minimum job skills required to perform this job.

Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking and complex problem-solving skills, interpersonal and communication skills, self-motivated and able to work independently. Knowledge of Outlook, Teams, MS Excel, MS Word, payroll systems (Kronos, Oracle).

Minimum experience required to perform this job.

1-2 years related experience

Pay range for this role is: $18.15 - 24.50

We embrace the unknown at Homesense - and support each other along the way. Every day is a new adventure, a fresh chance to reinvent retail. Our inventory is always changing and our approach is continually evolving, which means every day is another chance to Discover Different. In fact, that's what it's like throughout the entire TJX family, which includes TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, and Sierra.

Discover Different also means we embrace each other's differences and unique perspectives. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Posting Notes: TJ Maxx Distribution Center Worcester || 135 Goddard Memorial Drive || Worcester || MA || 01603