HR Assistant

Broadwind Industrial Solutions; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadwind Industrial Solutions is seeking an HR Assistant to support HR programs, maintain compliant employee data, and ensure accurate payroll and benefits administration. The role collaborates with Operations, HR, and Finance to deliver exceptional employee service and timely reporting.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, discreet with confidential information, and proficient in Microsoft Office, capable of prioritizing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year HR experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Must maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefits enrollments and open enrollment activities.
• Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, orientation, and employment documentation.
• Enter and maintain employee data including hires, terminations and transfers.
• Manage employee records and secure electronic personnel documents.
• Monitor Form I-9 compliance and employment eligibility documentation.
• Administer paid time off and attendance tracking programs.
• Assist with recruiting activities including scheduling and communications.
• Coordinate time and attendance data collection and validation.
• Address payroll-related inquiries and assist with payroll processes.
• Prepare routine and ad hoc HR reports.
• Suggest improvements to HR administrative processes.
• Serve as a resource on payroll and HR processes.
• Order office supplies and coordinate company-wide events.

Skills

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates or bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

The HR Assistant supports key human resources programs, ensuring accurate transactions, compliance with established procedures, and excellent service to employees and managers., ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations while maintaining the integrity of the HRIS and employee data. In addition, the position supports benefits administration, onboarding, employee records management, and HR compliance initiatives.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage confidential information while providing exceptional service to employees and internal stakeholders. This position partners closely with Operations, Human Resources, Finance, and business leaders to ensure efficient payroll and HR processes and positive employee experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (May include some or all the following responsibilities)

• Administer employee benefit enrollments, qualifying life event changes, and annual open enrollment activities.
• Coordinate and facilitate new hire onboarding, off boarding, orientation, confidentiality, and employment documentation.
• Enter and maintain employee data, including new hires, terminations, transfers, promotions, and other employment changes.
• Manage employee personnel records by scanning and securing electronic personnel documents
• Monitor and maintain Form I-9 compliance and employment eligibility documentation.
• Administer paid time off and attendance tracking programs in accordance with company policies.
• Assist with recruiting activities, including interview scheduling, candidate communications, pre-employment screening coordination, and offer administration.
• Coordinate the timely collection and validation of time and attendance information.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, tax withholding, and payroll-related matters.
• Prepare routine and ad hoc HR reports.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance HR administrative efficiency and accuracy.
• Serve as a resource to employees and managers regarding payroll and HR administrative processes.
• Order office supplies.
• Coordinate company-wide events, lunches, employee appreciation activities.
• Assist with other projects or duties as needed or assigned.

Academic/Experience/Credentials/Certifications

• Minimum of 1 year HR experience required
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associates or bachelor's degree preferred

Specialized Skills/Knowledge/Ability

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with discretion.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to explain HR processes clearly to employees and managers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.