Human Resources Assistant (On-site)

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60 retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things, and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

Have a passion for organization? Then we have something in common! 

To help us keep our ducks in a row, Lakeshore’s Human Resources team in Garland, UT could use the support of a full-time HR Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment! If you are an incredibly organized individual who wants to learn new skills in a challenging yet fun environment—and you have a passion for helping others and pitching in where needed—then don’t pass up this opportunity! Lakeshore is a great place to work (if we do say so ourselves). 

Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00 am-2:30 pm

A day on the job looks like this:

• Assisting with the maintenance of employee records for our DC3 associate population
• Auditing and updating employee data via HRIS reporting and Excel
• Running regular and ad hoc reports for HR and management
• Employee Support: Assisting employees with their questions, escalating where appropriate.  
• Supporting the HR team with project-based work related to benefits, HRIS, compliance, etc. 
• Administrative tasks: Preparing correspondence, reports, and other documentation, maintaining records and files, and entering and processing financial data  
• Payroll: Assisting with payroll functions as needed 
• Hiring: Coordinating hiring activities, assisting with new employee setup, training, and onboarding, and schedules 
• Events: Coordinating employer-sponsored events, assisting at events  
• Completing other tasks as needed by the department.  

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred
• 1+ years of HR experience is preferred
• Fluency in English and Spanish is strongly preferred
• Top-notch written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong sense of urgency and a “can-do” attitude
• Excellent administrative skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment 
• Proven proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• A solutions-driven, collaborative approach to working with all levels of staff

And here’s our end of the bargain! 

• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience, and bonus eligible
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. 
 
To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers 
 
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose.

To learn about how we collect and use Applicant information, please visit our Employee/Applicant Privacy Policy. 

Lakeshore is an E-Verify employer. We use E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Please see the E-Verify Participation Poster and Know Your Rights Poster in English and Spanish for more information. INDRLL1