HR Assistant

Regional offices in Lawton and five other cities support agents and policyholders. Sweetgum Mutual is a property and casualty insurer writing policies in 30 states through independent agents. Founded in 1953, we now have 5,000 employees.

Role overview

We need an HR Assistant. This is a full-time position based in New York City, New York. Good fit for someone with a few years of generalist experience in a manufacturing, distribution or multi-site setting. Based on site in New York City with occasional travel to the branch offices. Reports to the HR Manager.

Day to day

• Plan employee engagement events and recognition programs
• Run exit interviews and track turnover trends
• Advise supervisors on attendance, discipline and performance issues
• Conduct new hire orientation and manage onboarding paperwork, I-9s and E-Verify
• Investigate employee complaints and document findings and outcomes
• Answer employee questions on benefits, PTO and policies

What we're looking for

• 1+ years of HR generalist or HR coordinator experience
• Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Title VII and state employment law
• Experience conducting workplace investigations
• Steady and fair in tense conversations
• Clear writer for policies, memos and investigation summaries
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office

Compensation and benefits

Starting pay: $75,000 - $87,000 per year, depending on experience and certifications.

• Health, dental and vision coverage starting on day one
• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 5%
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development budget

Sweetgum Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Applications are reviewed as they come in.

Start: Within 30 days.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Sweetgum Mutual.