HR Assistant: Payroll, Benefits & Safety

USA Mechanical & Energy Services; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) with Employer Contributions

PTO

Paid Holidays

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Company paid life issuance

Company appreciation days

Job summary

USA Mechanical & Energy Service is seeking a dedicated Human Resources Assistant to support the HR Director with payroll, safety, insurance and compliance tasks. This in-house role is based at our East Granby, Connecticut office and requires discretion, organization and knowledge of employment laws.

Responsibilities include maintaining HR records, assisting with onboarding, payroll processing, COIs, and safety program administration.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of HR experience.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong understanding of HR compliance and employment laws.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Experience with payroll processing and payroll software.
• Experience managing COIs and insurance renewals.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety compliance portals.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, Outlook and social media.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day HR operations and employee support.
• Maintain accurate HR files and records.
• Support onboarding, offboarding and documentation plus safety requirements.
• Assist with payroll processing and reviewing time records.
• Coordinate COIs and insurance renewals.
• Maintain safety compliance programs and training records.

Skills

HR compliance

Payroll processing

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business Administration

Tools

COI management

OSHA portals

Job description

USA Mechanical & Energy Service is seeking a dedicated Human Resources Assistant to support the HR Director with payroll, safety, insurance and compliance tasks. This in-house role is based at our East Granby, Connecticut office and requires discretion, organization and knowledge of employment laws.

Responsibilities include maintaining HR records, assisting with onboarding, payroll processing, COIs, and safety program administration.