HR Assistant

About Turner & Townsend

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services firm employing over 22,000 professionals across more than 60 countries. We collaborate with clients spanning real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources sectors to deliver transformative outcomes enhancing lives. By partnering closely, we successfully manage the world’s most complex programs and projects, turning challenges into opportunities.

Our expertise encompasses programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero initiatives, and digital solutions. Majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s leading commercial real estate services and investment company, we combine our strengths to offer unmatched programme, project, and cost management worldwide.

Role Overview

The HR Assistant position provides foundational human resources support focused on meticulously entering and maintaining employee data in Workday, our Human Resources Information System (HRIS). This entry-level role is key for upholding data accuracy and supporting the HR team through efficient processing of employee records.

Key Responsibilities

• Precisely input and update employee information sourced from Smartsheet into Workday, covering new hires, role changes, promotions, compensation adjustments, leaves, and terminations.
• Conduct thorough reviews of HR transactions to ensure completeness and correctness before processing.
• Maintain data integrity by adhering strictly to established data management policies and procedures.
• Manage preparation, processing, and storage of HR-related documentation and forms.
• Create and preserve confidential employee files compliant with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Address routine enquiries related to employee records and data requests.
• Support the HR team with various administrative duties and special assignments as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent educational credential.
• At least one year experience in administrative, clerical, human resources, or a related field.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail with a dedication to accuracy.
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially and professionally.
• Excellent organizational and time management capabilities.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively within a team.
• Quick learner with the aptitude to adapt to new systems and procedures promptly.

Additional Information

On-site attendance is a requirement, though client needs may cause adjustments to this policy. Turner & Townsend is committed to a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment that promotes a healthy balance between work and personal life. We are an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and encouraging candidates from all community sectors to apply.

We strictly prohibit charging any fees as part of our recruitment process. Unsolicited resumes sent outside official channels become the property of Turner & Townsend and do not entitle any payment of agency fees.