HR Assistant

Aston Carter•Stoughton, WI

1d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Assistant serves as the on-site human resources resource for employees and supervisors in a fast-paced manufacturing or industrial environment. The role provides support across policies, benefits, payroll, attendance, and general employment matters; coordinates onboarding and training activities; assists with full-cycle recruiting; and maintains accurate HR data with a high level of confidentiality. The position works primarily in an office within the facility, partnering regularly with site leadership and HR management. It is a contract-to-hire opportunity based in Stoughton, Wisconsin, with room to grow as the organization expands.

Requirements

13 years of Human Resources experience; the posting states this as written.
Bilingual communication skills to support employees and supervisors in more than one language.
Administrative support experience, with strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and data entry.
Working knowledge of HR practices, including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, and compliance.
Experience supporting full-cycle recruiting, including interview scheduling, candidate communication, and coordination with hiring managers.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Experience using HRIS systems to enter, maintain, and report employee data.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships across the organization.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
High accuracy and attention to detail in HR administrative tasks.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Human resources administration experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or distribution setting.
Experience coordinating onboarding, orientation, and training.
Recruiting or hiring background, including technical recruiting.
Experience supporting benefits enrollment and leave administration.
Ability to adapt to a rapidly growing organization and contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes.
Comfort with data entry and documentation in a structured, process-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as the on-site HR resource for employees and supervisors, responding to questions regarding policies, benefits, payroll, attendance, and employment matters.
Coordinate and facilitate new-hire onboarding, including orientation, documentation, and initial training activities.
Support recruiting and full-cycle hiring, including interview scheduling, candidate communication, screening coordination, interview logistics, follow-up, and support for hiring managers.
Process personnel transactions, including new hires, status changes, and terminations, and maintain accurate, confidential employee records.
Enter, update, verify, and report employee data in HRIS and related systems.
Support employee relations by helping address workplace concerns, documenting issues, and escalating matters to HR management or site leadership as appropriate.
Assist employees with benefits enrollment and required documentation.
Support leave administration by tracking requests, maintaining records, and communicating procedures and requirements to employees.
Communicate HR programs, policies, and resources to employees.
Monitor and track employee attendance and support preparation and documentation of corrective actions with site leadership and HR management.
Provide administrative support for HR initiatives, including filing, data entry, report generation, and general HR office tasks.
Collaborate with manufacturing or industrial site leadership to align HR practices with operational needs and compliance requirements.
Follow established processes and documentation standards to support compliance with HR policies, procedures, and applicable employment regulations.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
401(k) retirement plan, with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents
Short- and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave; eligibility and availability may depend on classification, employment length, and plan terms.