Human Resources Assistant

Wayfair is the largest pure-play online retailer of home goods in the US. Key categories for the company include furniture, decor, kitchen & dining products, home improvement, patio & garden and baby. The company, founded in 2002 as CSN Stores, is based in Boston, MA, and has additional offices in Utah, Kentucky, New York, Galway, Ireland, London, England and Berlin, Germany. Wayfair employs over 2,300 people across those offices.

As part of a dynamic HR team this individual will provide HR support to both employees and leaders. This individual will perform a full-range of HR administrative functions in an exciting, unique, fast-paced, and fun environment. This position within the Talent Management Department and functions within a larger HR team headquartered in Boston. The ideal candidate will be a creative, collaborative, results-oriented individual, who is particularly adept at balancing multiple priorities. This role requires someone to have a strong work ethic, a passion for managing the details within a project and willing to contribute where necessary.

* Performs customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions. * Verifies and maintains I-9 documentation. * Assists in the processing of ADA & FMLA requests. * Conducts audits of HRIS system and recommends any corrective action. * Processes employee moves, promotions and terminations. * Assists with the preparation of the performance review forms. * Makes photocopies, faxes documents and performs other clerical functions. * Assists during open enrollment, annually. * Files papers and documents into appropriate employee files. * Assists or prepares correspondence. * Prepares new employee files and enters new hires in to the HRIS system. * Helps with new hire orientation as needed. * Performs other duties as assigned.

**Competencies:** * Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully * Interpersonal Skills—the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things. * Oral communication—the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts meetings. * Written Communication—the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information. * Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans. * Quality control—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality. * Adaptability—the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events. * Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance. **Requirements:** * High School Diploma * Administrative Experience Preferred