Human Resources Assistant

HR Assistant

Classification: Exempt

Reports to: Director of Human Resources

Location:  Brentwood, TN

JOB DESCRIPTION 

About Highland Ventures

Highland Ventures is a national venture management company focused on strategically developing and operating businesses centered around its real estate portfolio. A family-owned business, Highland Ventures operates in the real estate, foodservice, and healthcare industries, while also evaluating other industries for investment. Our current businesses include:

• Hoogland Restaurant Group: The largest franchisee of Marco's Pizza with 130+ locations.
• Legacy Commercial Property: Own and manage over 700 commercial properties.
• Highland Pure Water & Ice: 24/7 kiosks with over 70 locations in 10+ states.
• Intune Physical Therapy: A physical therapy brand currently being built from the ground up.

Role Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented HR Assistant to join our Human Resources department. This entry-level position will provide critical administrative support to our HR team while gaining valuable experience across multiple HR functions. The ideal candidate is highly organized with excellent attention to detail.

Core Responsibilities

• Support the employee onboarding process and new hire experience by preparing paperwork, coordinating orientation sessions, and ensuring all required documentation is completed
• Assist with processing employee terminations and gathering final documentation
• Audit background checks to ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements
• Handle administrative aspects of wage garnishments, unemployment claims, and child support orders
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee files and HR records
• Provide administrative support to the HR team (payroll, recruiting, benefits), as needed
• Respond to basic HR inquiries from employees and managers
• Assist with HR projects and initiatives as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Team player and willingness to jump in where needed
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Customer service orientation and problem-solving mindset
• Previous HR internship or administrative experience, a plus

Work environment 

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Position type and expected hours of work 

This is a full-time, on-site position.  Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to  6 p.m.  The home office is located in Brentwood, TN.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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