Flexible HR Assistant: Onboarding & Records

Conti Electric; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Conti Electric is seeking an HR Assistant in Reading, PA to provide administrative support to the HR Manager and staff. The role maintains employee records, supports recruitment and onboarding, handles routine HR queries, and assists with HR processes in line with company policy and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will manage files, assist with interviews, onboarding, benefits administration, and HR communications while upholding confidentiality and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED; Associate’s degree preferred.
• 1–2 years of administrative or office experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with HRIS systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain employee files and update HR systems with confidential information.
• Support recruitment activities, including posting vacancies, scheduling interviews, and coordinating communications.
• Prepare onboarding materials and coordinate new-starter documentation and orientation.
• Assist with changes to employee records such as job, contact, and leave details.
• Support attendance, leave, and benefits administration.
• Respond to routine employee and manager queries; escalate sensitive matters as needed.
• Prepare standard HR letters, reports, and other documents.
• Help coordinate training, performance reviews, and employee engagement activities.
• Support payroll and benefits processes by providing timely information to relevant teams.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Independence

HRIS familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS systems

Job description

Conti Electric is seeking an HR Assistant in Reading, PA to provide administrative support to the HR Manager and staff. The role maintains employee records, supports recruitment and onboarding, handles routine HR queries, and assists with HR processes in line with company policy and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will manage files, assist with interviews, onboarding, benefits administration, and HR communications while upholding confidentiality and accuracy.