The HR Assistant contributes to the accomplishment of the Talent Team’s mission that focuses on a never-ending dedication to attracting, developing, and retaining a superior workforce. The Comoto HR Assistant provides a wide-range of human resources support to their designated business unit and through company-wide initiatives. This position supports the Human Resources team through the administration of processes and practices that provide a positive employee experience across the Comotosphere by operating with a high-level of trust, thoughtful guidance, and a strong sense of community.

This role will mainly support our West Coast retail team members, and will need to maintain a regular schedule of 8 hour days (plus lunch break) Monday-Friday starting at approximately 7:30/8:00am PST (10:30/11:00am EST).

Depending on your location, the role will either be remote or hybrid. If you are located in the Philadelphia, PA area, it will be a hybrid role of 3 days per week in office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Employee Engagement 

• Administer employee recognition programs
• Assists with planning and execution of employee retention initiatives and special events
• Serve as a member of Culture Riders to support and coordinate employee-driven events

General HR

• Coordinate employee onboarding process, including completion of required paperwork and conducting new employee orientation
• Respond to requests for employment verification 
• Answer routine employee questions regarding benefits, payroll and other HR matters
• Respond to unemployment claims
• Assist with the execution of annual HR processes
• Identify ways to innovate and improve upon our internal HR processes
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws for all systems in place
• Assist and perform other administrative duties to support the HR department

Payroll 

• Process employee status changes to ensure timely and accurate processing for payroll and benefits
• Maintain, files and update employee records, in accordance with Department of Labor requirements
• Run and distribute monthly reports, including headcount, bonus accrual, birthdays and other ad hoc requests

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Core Competencies:

• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
• Highly organized and a stickler for details
• Professional
• Ability to multitask
• Proactive
• Proficiency in general Microsoft Office or Google Docs Software
• Strong working knowledge of computers and Internet fluency
• Ability to handle ever-changing priorities in a high energy, fast-paced environment
• Ability to move things along in a timely manner without nagging

Position Requirements:

• At least one year of related HR and/or office experience required
• Hustle and ability to function well in a high-paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to handle privy and confidential information
• Strong leadership skills demonstrating initiative
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a non-stop environment 

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Typical office environment
• Heavy telephone use with headset
• Concentrated mental and visual attention for sustained periods
• Repetitive hand motions
• Requires walking, standing, and continuous sitting for long periods
• Strong visual acuity