Job Title: Human Resources Assistant
Location: Sartell, MN
Department: Human Resources
Reports to: Human Resources Manager
Salary range: $18 - $23/hr
About us
Jefferson Capital is an analytically driven purchaser and servicer of consumer charged-off and bankruptcy accounts. As the fourth-largest debt buyer in the United States, we have expanded our operations into the United Kingdom and Canada, offering our expertise across multiple markets.
We are a team of dedicated professionals committed to the philosophy of "Yes We Can!" in every consumer and client interaction. Our core values center around compliance, respect, and individual partnerships, ensuring that we approach every relationship with an ethical and accommodating focus. We believe in working alongside consumers to help them resolve their outstanding debt, with a genuine goal of improving their financial stability.
Job Summary
The Human Resource Assistant plays a key role in supporting the HR team and ensuring smooth HR operations. You will handle a variety of administrative and clerical tasks while maintaining accurate HR records and assisting with recruitment, payroll, benefits administration, and employee communications. You will be the go-to person for employee inquiries and HR processes, ensuring everything runs like a well-oiled machine. If you’re organized, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic about helping people, this role is perfect for you!
What does a typical day look like?
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation within the HRIS system.
- Perform audits of HR files and benefit records to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Collaborate with the finance department to reconcile benefit invoices and support accurate payroll processing.
- Assist in recruitment processes by screening resumes, conducting pre-screen phone interviews, and coordinating first and second-round interviews.
- Draft and post job descriptions in collaboration with hiring managers and HR management.
- Prepare formal communications for HR management review, including offer letters, regret letters, employee announcements, and memos.
- Assist with the development and enforcement of HR policies and procedures.
- Support the HR team in developing training programs and additional HR projects.
- Perform additional duties as required to support HR operations and organizational goals.
What qualifications are required for this position?
- Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
- Minimum of 2+ years of related office experience, preferably within an HR department.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact and professionalism.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or related software.
- Ability to quickly learn HRIS, payroll management systems, and similar applications. (Experience with ADP is preferred.)
- Excellent customer service orientation and ability to interface with all levels of the organization
- Eagerness to learn, a willingness to think outside the box, accept new challenges, and have fun
- Satisfactory completion of background check including criminal, credit and professional references
Why join us?
At Jefferson Capital, we believe in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We offer competitive compensation, opportunities for growth, and a collaborative culture where your ideas are valued.
Ready to lead with us? Apply now to be part of a team that’s committed to making work better for everyone!
Jefferson Capital is an equal-opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, dietary preferences, gender, sexual orientation, age, fashion sense, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or political leanings. Background checks, including criminal, credit, and professional references, will be conducted for all final candidates.
Jefferson Capital is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact our Hiring Team at (320) 229-8540.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
