HR Assistant

About Schumacher 

Schumacher & Co. is an innovative interior design company that is disrupting the $150 billion-dollar global interior design industry. We are a technological leader on the design frontier, constantly pushing boundaries and striving for excellence. With over 500+ employees and growing, we are driven by a shared belief that design transforms life. We are dedicated to the mission of helping our customers “celebrate the feeling of home”. Schumacher designs and produces some of the most beautiful fabrics, wallcoverings, trims, furniture, and accessories in the world. Our portfolio of products is broad, but they are united by a passion for design, a thirst for what is next, an appreciation for what’s come before, a drive to make our products with enormous care and an attention for detail. Schumacher is a globally recognized company with a myriad of showrooms both domestically and internationally.

Our competitive advantage in the industry is people. We believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. F. Schumacher & Co is deeply anchored in our company core values which are as follows:

• Transparent
• Ownership & Accountability
• Solutions-Oriented
• Collaborative
• Open
• Empowering

We empower our employees to live these values daily because we understand how it will positively impact the customer journey. F. Schumacher & Co., also known as FSCO, is the parent company to many brands within our portfolio. This role is part of Schumacher North America, which is the largest division of the company.

About The Role

We are seeking an HR Assistant to provide HR support to local employees. This person will also partner with the HR department to achieve objectives that foster an employee-oriented, high-performance culture, emphasizing empowerment, quality, productivity, standards, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce. The Human Resources Assistant performs daily administrative tasks and services to support an effective and efficient firmwide human resource’s function. This role fields and distributes incoming requests, assists with HR processes and procedures, and handles administrative projects as assigned. 

Responsibilities

• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs, including but not limited to benefits, attendance and leave of absences inquiries.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings and events, managing end-to-end coordination, catering, and onsite logistics.
• Manages onboarding communication for employees new to the division.
• Maintains monthly newsletters, contributing to the team's communication strategy.
• Monitors incoming calls and human resources department email inboxes. 
• Directs team members to the appropriate resources to answer questions and resolve HR issues.
• Assists with data entry, HRIS records, personnel files, and other HR recordkeeping.
• Assists with reviewing and adjusting employee timesheets and PTO requests weekly.
• Flexibility with other duties and/or projects.

Requirements

• High school diploma is required, college degree preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in HR or administrative roles preferred.
• Ability to manage a variety of tasks and meet deadlines.
• A self-motivated, proactive, fearless, and positive attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently with minimal direction.
• Excellent presentation, organization, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and follow-through, accuracy and confidentiality.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Proficiency with computer skills required (Microsoft 365); experience with HRIS and payroll systems preferred.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity and professionalism.
• Actively contribute to our culture of continuous improvement.

Benefits Package

Your well-being is our top priority. Our benefits and total compensation are designed for the whole person, caring for both you and your family.

Wealth Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Corporate Annual Profit Sharing
• 401K Plan

Health Benefits:

• Dental Coverage
• Medical Coverage
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• TELADOC

Other Benefits:

• 15 Days Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Company Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• AFLAC Plans (Accident and Critical Illness Plans)
• Pet Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Parental Medical Leave
• Child Bonding Leave
• Employee Discount

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.