Essential Job Accountabilities
Under supervision, performs a variety of administrative, human resources and office support functions and provide customer service to employees to ensure daily operations run efficiently and professionally.
Assist, support, and partner with management regarding programs and policies in all areas of Human Resources to ensure alignment and support of all HR objectives.
Assist with various aspects of talent acquisition, including posting job requisitions, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, coordinating internship program events, and attending recruiting events to ensure effective and efficient operations.
Schedules and coordinates employee events/meetings (including meeting invites, agendas, materials, food/refreshment,) and maintains calendar to ensure deadlines are met.
Comply, understand, and promote corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
Education
High School diploma required and current enrollment at an accredited institution of higher learning such as a college or university.
Field of Study
Business, Human Resources or similar area of study
Work Experience
Entry level position (0-2 years)
Prior experience in Human Resources a plus
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and personal information of employees.
Proficiency with all MS Office products.
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate information.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Strong customer service skills and attention to detail
Good public speaking and presentation skills preferred
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard.
The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Additional Requirements/Skills
Ability and willingness to abide by the Company’s Code of Conduct at all times.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive
Ability to travel (20%)
Team Player
Our Benefits at a Glance:
In addition to building the next generation of builders, Granite invests in its interns by providing them access to a broad benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.
Interns may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible interns.
We invest in the future of our interns by providing them with access to Granite’s 401(k) plan where they are eligible for Granite’s 100% employer match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that they defer into their 401(k) plan.
Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.
Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.
About Granite Construction
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