HR Assistant

Gft-Ready-Mix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Employer-paid medical coverage

Dental and vision options

Employer-paid life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

GFT Ready Mix in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an organized HR Assistant to support onboarding, records, benefits and HR systems for a full-time, in-person role. You will handle candidate communications, maintain employee data in Paylocity, and assist with benefits and compliance tasks.

The successful candidate will have 1–2 years of HR/administrative experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years HR or related administrative experience preferred.
• High school diploma required; HR/Business coursework preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive data.
• Professionalism, good judgment, and discretion with sensitive situations.
• Customer-service mindset and ability to interact at all levels.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and escalate when needed.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, and Excel; Paylocity experience a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus; willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding, paperwork, orientation materials, and first-day prep.
• Enter and maintain employee data in Paylocity accurately.
• Coordinate background checks, drug tests, and pre-employment requirements.
• Maintain personnel files and track missing/expiring docs.
• Assist employees with Paylocity questions and HR needs.
• Support benefits enrollment and communications, open enrollment.
• Coordinate interviews, applicant tracking, and hiring docs.
• Assist with leave documentation and workers' comp paperwork.
• Maintain HR trackers and reports for hires, terminations, benefits, and compliance.
• Assist with employee events, surveys, recognition programs, HR communications.
• Support HR audits, employee relations docs, and special projects.
• Escalate sensitive matters to the HR Manager; perform additional duties.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Confidentiality

Customer service

Multitasking

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HR/Business coursework

Tools

Paylocity

HRIS (general)

Job description

Description

GFT Ready Mix | Phoenix, Arizona

GFT Ready Mix is seeking an organized, dependable, and professional HR Assistant to support our Human Resources department and employees throughout the company.

This is a full-time, in-person position based at our Phoenix office. The HR Assistant will support onboarding, employee records, benefits, recruiting, HR systems, employee communications, leave documentation, compliance tracking, and general employee support.

Position Details

• Position: HR Assistant
• Reports To: HR Manager
• Location: Phoenix, Arizona
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Schedule: Monday-Friday
• Pay: Based on experience

Responsibilities

• Coordinate new hire onboarding, paperwork, orientation materials, and first-day preparation.
• Enter and maintain accurate employee information and documents in Paylocity.
• Coordinate background checks, drug testing, MVRs, and other pre-employment requirements.
• Maintain personnel files and track missing or expiring documentation.
• Assist employees with routine Paylocity questions and general HR needs.
• Support benefit enrollment, employee benefit questions, open enrollment, and benefit communications.
• Coordinate interviews, candidate communications, applicant tracking, and hiring documentation.
• Assist with leave documentation, workers' compensation paperwork, and confidential employee records.
• Maintain HR trackers and reports for new hires, terminations, benefits, leave, and compliance items.
• Assist with employee events, surveys, recognition programs, and HR communications.
• Support HR audits, employee relations documentation, and special projects.
• Escalate sensitive or complex employee matters to the HR Manager.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of HR or related administrative experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or coursework in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, exercise discretion, and appropriately protect sensitive employee, compensation, medical, company, and HR information.
• Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion when handling sensitive situations.
• Strong customer-service skills and ability to interact professionally with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently, follow established procedures, and recognize when an issue should be escalated to the HR Manager.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work onsite during scheduled business hours.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with Paylocity or another HRIS preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Desire to continue learning and developing within Human Resources.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Employer-paid medical coverage
• Dental and vision options
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays

GFT Ready Mix is an Equal Opportunity Employer.