HR Assistant

Crane NXT, Co.; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Crane Currency in Nashua, NH seeks an HR Assistant (Temporary, 20+ hrs/wk) to support onboarding and security clearance activities for new associates and contractors. The role interfaces with candidates, recruiters, and SR HR coordination to ensure timely clearance and onboarding completion.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling confidential information and deadlines, with 1–3 years in admin/HR-related roles and proficiency in Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s preferred in HR/Business or related field.
• 1–3 years of administrative, HR, onboarding, recruiting coordination, or compliance experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to manage multiple candidates and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience supporting onboarding, security clearance, or government contracting processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review BEP – Contractor Request forms from recruiters and ensure files are password protected per company requirements prior to submission.
• Coordinate and schedule onsite fingerprinting and identification verification appointments.
• Collect, package, and ship fingerprint cards and identification documents to the BEP Personnel Security Division.
• Monitor clearance activity and maintain communication with candidates throughout the clearance process.
• Communicate with Sr HR Coordinator regarding candidate information, job title, work location, and required clearance risk level.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communicatie

Detail-oriented

Excellent organization

Confidential information handling

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s or Bachelor’s in HR/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Overview

Crane Currency is seeking an HR Assistant (Temporary 20+ hrs/wk) based in Nashua, NH to support the Human Resources team by coordinating security clearance activities and onboarding processes for new associates and contractors. This role serves as a liaison between candidates, recruiters, SR HR Coordinator, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely completion of Bureau Engraving & Printing clearance requirements and onboarding activities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling confidential information and multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review BEP - Contractor Request forms received from recruiters and ensure files are password protected per company requirements prior to submission.
• Communicate with Sr HR Coordinator regarding candidate information, job title, work location, and required clearance risk level.
• Coordinate and schedule onsite fingerprinting and identification verification appointments.
• Collect, package, and ship fingerprint cards and identification documents to the BEP Personnel Security Division.
• Monitor clearance activity and maintain communication with candidates throughout the clearance process.

Knowledge and experience

• High school diploma required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of administrative, HR, onboarding, recruiting coordination, or compliance experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to manage multiple candidates and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience supporting onboarding, security clearance, or government contracting processes is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

What drives our team

We are a passionate team of 1,300 creators and problem solvers united by our purpose. This comes to life through our Shared Values:

• People Matter
• Do the Right Thing
• Trusted Partner
• Innovate for Growth
• Always Improving

Learn more about our values and culture: https://www.cranecurrency.com/careers/life-at-crane-currency/

You can also check us out at: https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Crane-Currency-Reviews-E1187198.htm

Where we are

Your role is in Nashua, New Hampshire, a 40-mile drive from the vibrant heart of Boston. Check out what makes Nashua a great place to live and work here: https://www.cranecurrency.com/media/xbsnwhir/nashua-nh_site-location-packet_2024.pdf

Crane Currency is a drug free workplace.

SUITABILITY AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION REQUIREMENTS: The final offer of employment will be subject to the applicant\'s successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. The background investigation process conducted by Crane and our U.S. Government Agency customers is very thorough. Therefore, it is imperative that applicants exercise candor and honesty when answering background questionnaires, especially as it relates to arrest, employment, education, finances, illegal drug use, and/or other criminal history. Falsification discovered in security documents or during the background investigation process may result in an immediate negative suitability determination.

Crane NXT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.