HR & Compliance Assistant: Payroll, Benefits & Safety

USA-Mechanical-; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) with Employer Contributions

PTO

Paid Holidays

Short-term & Long-term Disability

Company paid life issuance

Company appreciation days

Job summary

USA Mechanical & Energy Service in East Granby, CT, is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to support payroll, safety, insurance, and compliance functions. This in-house role will assist with payroll processing, HR records, benefits renewals, and safety initiatives.

A strong emphasis on confidentiality and employment law knowledge is essential. The ideal candidate is highly organized, with 1–3 years of HR experience and a degree in HR or Business Administration.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of HR experience required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong understanding of HR compliance, employment laws, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day HR operations and employee support.
• Maintain accurate employee personnel files and HR records.
• Support onboarding, offboarding, and new hire documentation along with safety requirements.
• Assist with weekly payroll and payroll reports.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information.

Skills

HR compliance

Payroll processing

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree in HR/Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Administration

Tools

MS Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

USA Mechanical & Energy Service in East Granby, CT, is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to support payroll, safety, insurance, and compliance functions. This in-house role will assist with payroll processing, HR records, benefits renewals, and safety initiatives.

A strong emphasis on confidentiality and employment law knowledge is essential. The ideal candidate is highly organized, with 1–3 years of HR experience and a degree in HR or Business Administration.