A Human Resources Assistant provides support with human resources functions; which may include, hiring, training, benefits, leave of absence administration, and maintaining the internal scheduling and timekeeping system. Maintains employee personnel files and collects and files various forms. Primary job responsibilities of a Human Resources Assistant include the following:
-Screens applicants in-person and on the telephone who have submitted applications for employment.
-Telephones prospective job candidates to schedule interviews, obtains references, and runs other necessary screenings on potential candidates.
-Conducts quality training for newly hired employees and existing employees.
-Conducts benefits meetings for eligible associates and provides accurate benefit information to associates; collects all associated paperwork.
-Assists in scheduling meetings and obtaining required checklists, reviews, policy updates, annual notices, and compliance documents.
Von Maur was founded in 1872 with two simple goals – provide a wide selection of quality merchandise and establish excellent customer service principles by treating every customer like family. Since then, Von Maur has deliberately and steadily grown and expanded the variety of services offered to our customers. Our wide range of customer services include free delivery, complimentary gift wrapping, no questions asked customer return policy, alterations, and an interest free charge card. Today, 37 Von Maur stores are scattered across 15 states: Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma and Wisconsin; and we’re still expanding. Our corporate headquarters and E-commerce facility are located in Davenport, Iowa.
The integrity and values that have pleased our customers for generations also make Von Maur a wonderful place to work. We value the diversity of our employees and each associate contributes in a unique way to our customer’s experience. Von Maur employees are friendly and have a passion for customer service. Being a part of our team requires dedication, enthusiasm and flexibility. Associates are empowered to make decisions, acting in the best interest of the customer.
Our company culture is characterized by a promote from within philosophy. We hire people with the intent to promote them as far as their ability and ambition will take them.
Von Maur provides high quality jobs with excellent benefit packages that have a positive impact on the health, happiness and future of our associates and their families.