HR Assistant - Temporary

Optimus Steel; Vidor (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimus Steel in Texas is seeking an HR Generalist to handle day-to-day HR functions and serve as a resource for employees and supervisors. The role spans recruiting, onboarding, benefits, attendance, HR administration, and compliance.

The temporary position requires 2–4 years of HR experience, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and strong organizational and communication skills. Proficiency in MS Office and HRIS/payroll systems is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of Human Resources experience.
• Experience supporting recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, and HR administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support recruiting activities, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, offers, pre-employment requirements, and onboarding.
• Coordinate new-hire orientation and ensure all required employment documentation is completed accurately and timely.
• Provide guidance to employees regarding HR policies, benefits, attendance, payroll-related questions, and general HR procedures.
• Support supervisors with employee relations matters, attendance issues, performance documentation, and disciplinary processes.
• Process employee changes, including new hires, promotions, transfers, compensation changes, and terminations.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR documentation.
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment, qualifying life events, and general benefits questions.
• Support leave administration and coordinate required documentation.
• Prepare HR reports, spreadsheets, employee communications, letters, and other documentation.
• Assist with training, employee engagement activities, recruiting events, and other HR initiatives.
• Ensure HR practices and documentation are consistent with company policies and applicable requirements.
• Participate in HR projects and process-improvement initiatives as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

MS Office proficiency

HRIS/payroll systems

Bilingual English/Spanish

Paylocity familiarity

Education

Bachelors in HR/Business

Tools

MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

HRIS/payroll systems

Paylocity

Job description

Position Summary

The HR Generalist supports the day-to-day Human Resources functions and serves as a resource for employees and supervisors. This position will have exposure to multiple areas of HR, including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, attendance, HR administration, and compliance.

Job Type
Temporary

Description

Position Summary

The HR Generalist supports the day-to-day Human Resources functions and serves as a resource for employees and supervisors. This position will have exposure to multiple areas of HR, including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, attendance, HR administration, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support recruiting activities, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, offers, pre-employment requirements, and onboarding.
• Coordinate new-hire orientation and ensure all required employment documentation is completed accurately and timely.
• Provide guidance to employees regarding HR policies, benefits, attendance, payroll-related questions, and general HR procedures.
• Support supervisors with employee relations matters, attendance issues, performance documentation, and disciplinary processes.
• Process employee changes, including new hires, promotions, transfers, compensation changes, and terminations.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR documentation.
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment, qualifying life events, and general benefits questions.
• Support leave administration and coordinate required documentation.
• Prepare HR reports, spreadsheets, employee communications, letters, and other documentation.
• Assist with training, employee engagement activities, recruiting events, and other HR initiatives.
• Ensure HR practices and documentation are consistent with company policies and applicable requirements.
• Participate in HR projects and process-improvement initiatives as needed.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of Human Resources experience.
• Experience supporting recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, and HR administration.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with employees, supervisors, and management.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with HRIS/payroll systems preferred.
• Manufacturing or industrial HR experience is a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Labor relations is a plus
• Paylocity software is a plus