Administrative | Human Resources Assistant

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company-provided life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Other voluntary benefit programs

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East seeks an Human Resources Assistant in Clearwater, FL to provide administrative HR support in a manufacturing environment. You will assist with recruiting, onboarding, employee records, training, safety compliance, payroll, and benefits coordination.

The role requires 1–3 years of HR administrative experience, a degree in HR or related field, and strong communication skills. This is a temp-to-perm full-time position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 1–3 years of HR administrative experience; experience in manufacturing, industrial, or distribution environment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate job postings for hourly and salaried manufacturing positions across job boards, temporary agencies, and internal channels.
• Screen applications, schedule interviews, and communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Facilitate new employee onboarding including orientation, I-9 verification, badge setup, and safety training enrollment.
• Maintain employee files (physical and digital) in compliance with federal, state, and company requirements.
• Enter and update employee data in the HRIS system (hires, terminations, status changes, pay changes).
• Prepare and process paperwork related to leave of absence, benefits enrollment, and disciplinary actions.

Skills

Employment law knowledge

HR best practices

MS Office Suite

HRIS systems

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in HR or related field

Tools

ADP

Workday

Paylocity

Job description

Human Resources Assistant -Clearwater, FL

Department: Human Resources Reports To: Vice President, Administration & Sales

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly Employment Type: Temp to Perm Full-Time

First Shift

$24.00-28.00/HR

Position Summary

The Human Resources Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the HR department in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role supports daily HR activities including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and recordkeeping — helping ensure that employees and HR processes run smoothly on the plant floor and in the office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Coordinate job postings for hourly and salaried manufacturing positions across job boards, temporary agencies, and internal channels.
• Screen applications, schedule interviews, and communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Facilitate new employee onboarding including orientation, I-9 verification, badge setup, and safety training enrollment.
• Maintain relationships with staffing agencies to support fluctuating production workforce needs.

Employee Records & HRIS

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee files (physical and digital) in compliance with federal, state, and company requirements.
• Enter and update employee data in the HRIS system (hires, terminations, status changes, pay changes).
• Prepare and process paperwork related to leave of absence (FMLA, medical, personal), benefits enrollment, and disciplinary actions.

Employee Relations, Training & Communications

• Coordinate and document employee training programs and related records.
• Serve as a first point of contact for employees and supervisors regarding HR policies, procedures, and general inquiries.
• Assist in scheduling and documenting employee disciplinary meetings, investigations, and performance reviews.
• Help communicate plant-wide HR initiatives, open enrollment deadlines, and policy updates.

Compliance & Safety Support

• Support compliance with OSHA, EEOC, ADA, and other applicable labor regulations in a manufacturing context.
• Assist with workers’ compensation reporting, tracking, and coordination with supervisors and insurance carriers.
• Help maintain training records for mandatory safety certifications and compliance programs.

Payroll & Benefits Support

• Process time and attendance corrections in coordination with supervisors and payroll.
• Assist employees with benefits questions and direct them to appropriate resources.
• Support open enrollment processes and benefits administration.

General HR Administration

• Prepare HR reports, org charts, and metrics such as turnover, headcount, and absenteeism.
• Order and maintain HR office supplies and manage department filing systems.
• Support HR projects, audits, and special initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 1–3 years of HR administrative experience; experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or distribution environment strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with an HRIS system (ADP, Workday, Paylocity, or similar) preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact professionally with employees at all levels.
• High degree of discretion and confidentiality when managing sensitive personnel matters.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus in diverse manufacturing settings.

Compensation & Benefits

This position is temporary to permanent. Competitive entry-level hourly rate range $24.00–$28.00 per hour depending on experience. Upon full-time hire, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-provided life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Other voluntary benefit programs

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based within a manufacturing facility, with regular visits to the production floor required.
• Exposure to typical manufacturing environment conditions (noise, machinery) during floor visits.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to occasionally lift to 15 lbs. (filing, office supplies).