HR Assistant

Chief Buildings • Rensselaer, IN

120d

About The Position

Chief Buildings is seeking an HR Assistant to join the Chief team. This position provides essential administrative support to the Human Resources and Safety Departments, as well as other operational teams within the Chief Buildings plant. This role requires handling sensitive employee information with confidentiality and discretion. Strong communication skills are critical, as the assistant will help coordinate career fairs, participate in community outreach events, and assist in planning and executing company-wide activities. The ideal candidate is organized, professional, and capable of fostering positive interactions across departments and with external partners.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic understanding of human relations.
• Experience using basic office equipment such as computers, multi-line phone system, scanner, and copy machine required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.

Nice To Haves

• A college degree in Human Resources or a related field is preferred.
• Experience using full Microsoft Office 365 Suite or comparable program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carries out responsibilities with safety and efficiency as a priority.
• Support Chief Buildings' internal hiring and recruitment efforts by registering and assisting in preparation of career fairs.
• Assist the HR Payroll Administrator in coordinating employee engagement activities.
• Help distribute and collect sensitive documentation related to employee benefits.
• Operate basic office equipment and maintain items such as computer, copy machine, phone system, and scanner.
• Distribute employee engagement surveys and compile collected data for review and analysis.
• Prepare new hire packets and welcome kits.
• Maintain various logs and reports to support HR and Safety operations.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Paid vacation/PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan plus company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability benefits
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Financial wellness coaching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays (8)
• Employee discounts
• Education assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED