Human Resources Assistant

HR Assistant – Join the Captain Jay’s Growing Team.

Captain Jay’s is rapidly expanding and looking for a detail-oriented, proactive HR Assistant to support our Human Resources department. This role offers the opportunity to get hands-on experience across all major areas of HR, including employee relations, recruitment, payroll, and compliance. If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with people, and has a strong sense of organization and accountability — we want to hear from you.

Position Summary:

As an HR Assistant, you will play a critical role in supporting day-to-day HR operations, with a focus on handling employee relations, assisting with payroll and compliance, and supporting the hiring process. You will work closely with leadership, team members, and external partners to help align HR practices with the company’s overall goals. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in growing within the field of Human Resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the recruitment process, including phone screening candidates and sourcing talent through both traditional and creative methods.
• Handle employee relations matters professionally and discreetly, including assisting with conflict resolution, and disciplinary documentation.
• Assist with payroll processing, including managing garnishments and tax payments.
• Collaborate with managers to conduct and track performance reviews and evaluations.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations.
• Assist in facilitating employee terminations and separations, maintaining professionalism, and proper documentation.
• Conduct background checks and other pre-employment screenings as needed.
• Maintain and manage company property, including cell phones, laptops, iPads, and employee email access.
• Provide administrative support for HR-related tasks and assist in developing HR policies and procedures.
  
  

Who We’re Looking For:

• A highly organized and detail-oriented individual with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Someone with a strong sense of discretion, empathy, and professionalism in handling sensitive employee matters.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• 2-5 years of prior experience in HR, employee relations, recruiting, or payroll is a strong plus.
• Experience with HRIS/payroll systems is preferred.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
• 2–5 years of administrative, HR assistant, or related experience is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable learning new tools.
  
  

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 – $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Employee discount.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible schedule.
  
  

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift.
• Day shift.
• Monday to Friday.
• Weekends as needed.
  
  

Work Location: In person.

Job Type: Full-time.

Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour.

Expected hours: 40 per week.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance.
• Employee discount.
• Flexible schedule.
• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Vision insurance.
  
  

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift.
• 8 hour shift.
• Choose your own hours.
• Day shift.
• No nights.
• No weekends.
• Overtime.
  
  

About Captain Jay's Fish & Chicken:

Captain Jay’s was founded in 2003 by a man with a vision. Captain Jay’s is not a fast-food chain, it is a one stop shop where you can swing by and buy dinner for your family and pick up a gallon of milk or carton of eggs. It’s perfect and convenient for you! Captain Jay’s is based on the American concepts of the pursuit of happiness, hard work and integrity. Bringing together the delicious southern Cajun recipes, the crisp west coast’s freshness and quality, the swift east coast’s speed and efficiency, and the pure mid-west’s heart and amicability is what distinguishes Captain Jay’s from any other establishment. Captain Jay’s began in Detroit, Michigan and has quickly gained recognition and popularity for the its Cajun chicken recipe, zesty fries, fresh seafood and shrimp in addition to their home-styled sides like Mac & Cheese, and fried okra. Over the last decade, Captain Jay’s has expanded to include over twenty locations spread throughout Detroit, Grand Rapids and Indianapolis.