Human Resources Assistant

The Westervelt Company•Moundville, AL

3d•$54,600 - $84,600•Hybrid

About The Position

Westervelt Lumber is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to provide centralized HR administrative support for both the Moundville and Thomasville Lumber operations. The role involves supporting recruiting and onboarding, assisting with payroll, maintaining employee files and HRIS data, preparing reports, coordinating employee recognition, and answering HR-related questions. This position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, confidentiality, organization, and supporting people. Westervelt Lumber emphasizes a culture of safety, teamwork, integrity, continuous improvement, and respect for people, offering excellent wages and benefits.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Experience in Human Resources and payroll.
Experience working with vendors and employees.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
1-3 years of HR, payroll, or safety experience in a manufacturing environment.
ADP Payroll/HR experience.
Experience with ADP Workforce Manager, ADP Workforce Now, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and document management systems.

Responsibilities

Serve as centralized HR administrative support for multiple locations.
Provide backup payroll processing support and maintain payroll-related records.
Support recruiting efforts, interview scheduling, applicant tracking, career fairs, and onboarding activities across both mills.
Maintain employee files and HRIS data integrity.
Assist with FMLA, leave of absence, Sickness & Accident, ADA accommodation tracking, and other administrative compliance processes.
Support annual review processes and talent management programs.
Prepare HR metrics, workforce reports, turnover reports, attendance reports, and other analytics.
Coordinate employee recognition, service awards, engagement initiatives, and special events.
Support ADP Workforce Manager administration and employee self-service activities.
Maintain training records, certifications, and compliance documentation.
Provide administrative support for investigations, corrective actions, policy rollouts, and employee communications.
Maintain training, incident, and compliance documentation and support safety-related administrative activities as directed.
Travel between Moundville and Thomasville mills as business needs require.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.