DO YOU WANT TO WORK FOR A FUN, GLOBAL CONSUMER PRODUCTS COMPANY?  DO YOU HAVE EXCEPTIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS, ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND HAVE AN INTEREST IN HUMAN RESOURCES?  IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOU, CONTINUE READING BELOW!

WHO IS DESIGN GROUP?

Design Group Americas is one of the U.S. leaders of gift packaging, crafts, décor, and creative play products with a portfolio of over 50 national brands, sold nationwide and around the globe in the mass, middle and specialty markets. We are proud to serve the best and biggest retailers in the market like Amazon, Walmart, Target, and JoAnn Stores PLUS over 7000 independent specialty retailers.

Design Group is recruiting for a HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT in our Berwick, PA location to help us with the many aspects of benefits administration.  

WHAT WILL I DO IN THIS ROLE?

In this role, the HR ASSISTANT will maintain accurate employee benefit records including new enrollments and family and employment status changes. In addition, you will provide employees with information regarding benefit programs and assist with the open enrollment process.

This entry level position will allow you to play an important role by processing assigned health and welfare plan payments and wires in a timely manner, create and run reports as required and accurately log employee deductions and the collection of any unpaid employee benefit deductions due to leave of absence, layoff or COBRA election.

Attention to detail is a must as you will be accountable to accurately enter benefit enrollments and changes for health and welfare plans into payroll/HRIS system and with numerous carriers. You may also perform tasks for other Human Resources functional areas as needed.

WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED?

Our perfect candidate is someone with specialized business office knowledge typically acquired through 2 years or more of post-secondary education coursework in business or related field. 2-3 years’ experience in an office setting handling administrative duties or experience in HR or benefits administration is a plus.  

The HR ASSISTANT will need to demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills and have an intermediate level in spreadsheets and databases, preferably Microsoft Office, ADP Payroll/HRIS.

The person who will excel in this role will have great time management skills, good communication, ability to accept feedback, enjoy working as a team, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines.  

WHAT DOES DESIGN GROUP OFFER ME?

• A fun, flexible work environment and a team that allows your creativity to flourish and thrive!
• A comprehensive employee benefits package!
• Paid time off and so much more!

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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.

Required Skills Required Experience

• EMPOWER people to make their own choices while providing as little support as necessary to create opportunities for independence
• GUIDE people through their morning & nighttime routine (varied based on level of support)
• ASSIST with personal care, hygiene, and daily living skills
• Play basketball, go for a walk, challenge someone to a game of cards
• Explore parks, museums, concerts, sporting events within the community
• Prepare a favorite meal together, making consistency modifications if necessary
• Be a role model for making safe and healthy lifestyle choices
• Grow positive relationships with families or guardians, and be their go-to contact
• Attend to medical needs, including transportation to and from doctor’s appointments