HR Assistant - UniFirst First Aid + Safety

UniFirst First Aid + Safety is seeking a reliable and hardworking HR Assistant to join our community. As an HR Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the HR department in key areas, including applicant screening, onboarding facilitation, safety compliance, policy alignment, employee engagement, and benefits administration. When working with UniFirst First Aid + Safety we provide a variety of shifts. Our standard is a 5-day work week, enjoy two days off a week. We have an immediate opening and provide on the job training.

Pay & Benefits:

On the job training & great hourly pay + 401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Direct Payroll Deposit, Tuition Reimbursement, 30% Employee Discount, Employee Referral Bonuses.

What’s in it for you?

Training:

Our Team Partners receive ongoing cross-training, exposing them to different department areas. Cross training enhances their performance and assists them with their career potential and advancement.

Work Life Balance:

We offer up to 40-hours a week!

Career Growth:

Some companies like to promote from within, we love to!

Culture:

Our family culture is what makes UniFirst First Aid + Safety an organization that stands out from the rest.

Diversity:

At UniFirst First Aid + Safety, you'll find an environment packed with different cultures, personalities, and backgrounds. We believe our diversity makes us who we are, and we strive every day to build a culture where everyone feels welcome.

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage job postings, ATS, and review applications to identify qualified candidates, coordinating interviews and phone screenings to assess qualifications and culture fit.
• Prepare new hire paperwork, coordinate orientations, set up employee accounts, and communicate policies and safety protocols during onboarding.
• Ensure OSHA compliance, track certifications and training, support safety audits, and collaborate with leadership to address safety concerns.
• Assist in developing, updating, and communicating HR policies, and conduct training to ensure understanding and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Plan employee engagement initiatives, analyze feedback for culture improvements, and serve as a resource for employee concerns and morale enhancement.
• Support benefits enrollment and inquiries, ensuring compliance with benefit regulations and deadlines.
• Maintain confidential employee records, assist with timekeeping and payroll, and generate HR metrics reports while supporting HR projects and data management.
• Perform other duties as assigned

What we’re looking for:

• Must be at least 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associates or bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, and or related field preferred.
• 1 - 2 years of HR or administrative experience; preferably in recruitment, compliance, or benefits administration.
• Knowledge of workplace safety and OSHA compliance is a benefit.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to support remote and in-person teams.
• Familiarity with HRIS or ATS software.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Attention to detail showing initiative and ability to organize workload with little to no direction.

About UniFirst First Aid + Safety

UniFirst First Aid + Safety is a division of the UniFirst Corporation. UniFirst First Aid + Safety is one of the largest providers of First Aid, AEDs, Compliance Training, Safety and PPE products in the United States. Businesses such as manufacturing, office buildings, retail, construction, logistics, automotive, and government agencies, are just a few examples of our current customer base. We are part of a $70 million division within a $1.8 billion company.

UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.

UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.

If you require an accommodation during any part of the application process due to a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at [email protected] or through our EthicsFirst portal at UniFirst.ethicspoint.com. You may also call the EthicsFirst Hotline at (800) 213-8979 to let us know the nature of your request.

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