ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®.

OVERVIEW

As a member of the Global Human Resources Functional Team and assigned to a specific location and client group(s), the HR Assistant position contributes a high level of energy to the implementation of ASR Group people and organization strategy. The individual must be able to deliver high-quality results in support of the department objectives.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in resolving employee inquiries related to employment, benefits as well as other HR issues as they arise.
• Recruit and hire candidates to fill vacancies within targeted cycle time.
• Coordinate elements of hiring process including recruitment, phone screen, interview, background check, medical physical, etc.
• Prepare new hire paperwork and files.
• Coordinate the new hire on-boarding process.
• Verifies I-9 documentation at time of hire and reverifications.
• Assist in the enrollment and maintenance of benefits administration.
• Proactively participate in local communication/engagement plans aimed at optimizing employee engagement and creating a positive and inclusive work environment
• Maintain internal HRIS system and other e-service systems by entering any employee change information (new hires, changes, terminations, promotions, transfers, etc.). Update changes to the employee files to document personnel actions and to provide information for payroll, benefit carriers and other internal/external areas.
• Maintains attendance data per policies and escalates attendance issues to supervisors.
• Manage personnel files and any other administrative tasks, in a high quality confidential manner.
• Prepare and review department invoices for accuracy.
• Assist with paperwork related to ensuring compliance of AAP, ADA, FMLA.
• Drive continuous improvement in all HR processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL WORK EXPERIENCES

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in Human Resource required.
• High skill level in Microsoft Office Suite (PPT, Excel, Word).
• Ability to speak with a high level of professionalism and presence to individuals or groups.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related discipline from an accredited university preferred.

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

• Anticipation – Ability to anticipate business and HR needs, issues and problems and be proactive in addressing such needs.
• Computer Proficiency – Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and Internet research.
• Edge – Well organized, ambitious, courageous, flexible but decisive, with the ability to communicate and effectively influence others.
• Emotional Maturity – Ability to withstand pressure and manage emotions effectively to create the right effect on people and organization.
• Energy – High positive energy to take on continuous and complex business challenges in a fast-paced environment. Persistence to drive to solutions despite obstacles and/or competing priorities.
• Ethics & Integrity – High degree of personal integrity in all business dealings.
• Execution – Attentive to detail and demonstrated ability to deliver on accountabilities in order to help the business and the team be successful. Track record of high-performance.
• HR Functional Skill – General awareness, exposure, and understanding across most HR sub-disciplines.
• Judgment/Decision-Making – Smart, with the ability to think through issues and make wise decisions, often without all facts and information or high levels of direction.
• Teamwork/Collaboration – A great team player with a great attitude, good customer service orientation, and focused on delivering outstanding results to their clients and the business, overall.
• Working Independently & Efficiently – Ability to work independently with strategic direction. Ability to work with a diverse, geographically-dispersed population.

LOCATION OF ROLE

• Baltimore, MD

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.