Human Resources Assistant South Coast Winery Resort & Spa

South Coast Winery Resort & spa and Carter Estate Winery and Resort are seeking a Human Resources Assistant to join our Human Resources team.  This position provides essential administrative and technical support to the Human Resources Department while serving as a professional and helpful source to our employees and managers.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, costumer-focused and able to maintain confidentiality while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced resort environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide administrative, clerical, technical, and office support to the Human Resources Department.
• Provide excellent customer service to employees, managers, candidates, and visitors in person and by telephone.
• Answer questions regarding Human Resources policies, procedures, benefits, and general employment matters.
• Lead  employee-relations activities, including new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Assist with preparation and distribution of employee benefits information and communications.
• Coordinate recruitment and candidate screening activities.
• Prepare Job annoucnement and advertisements and communicate applicaiton and emplyment status to candiates and management.
• Process personnel action forms and maintain accurate personnel recores.
• Coordinate post-offer pre-emloyment drug screening and other required employment screening.
• Maintain personnel files and records to ensure information is timely and accurate.
• Conduct initial new0hire orientaion and assist employees with completeing payroll and benefits documentiaon.
• handle confidential and sensative employee inofrmatiaon with a high degree of perofessionalism and discrestion.
• Work a varied schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Human Resources Manager.

What we're Looking For:
• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• One to two years of related Human Resources or administrative experience.
• Previous hotel, resort, or hospitality experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Human Resources laws, regulations, and practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Acute attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Professional and effective communication skills in person, by phone, electronically, and with groups.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.