HR Operations & Onboarding Associate

Major Tool; Albany, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Precinmac in Albany, OR is hiring a Human Resources Associate to support daily HR operations, recruit, onboard, manage benefits, and maintain employee records while safeguarding confidential information. You will work with the HR Manager and department leaders to improve processes, handle inquiries, coordinate onboarding, and ensure compliance across HR policies.

This role is ideal for someone with 2+ years HR experience, a degree in HR or related field, and strong communication and

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; relevant experience may substitute for education.
• Minimum of two years of professional human resources experience, including employee relations and/or recruiting, required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer general HR questions accurately and promptly; explain company policies and refer complex or sensitive matters to the Human Resources Manager.
• Post job openings, schedule interviews, and maintain applicant records.
• Coordinate employment verifications, new hire paperwork, and onboarding with hiring managers to support a consistent onboarding experience.
• Maintain confidential employee files and HRIS records; process employee status changes.
• Support HR policies, procedures, and handbook updates; identify opportunities to improve administrative efficiency.
• Coordinate with benefits providers and assist with open enrollment.
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment and changes.
• Assist with PTO, workers’ compensation, and leave administration.
• Support employee relations efforts by listening to concerns and escalating as needed.
• Assist with compensation data collection and wage matrix updates; support communication of compensation programs.
• Support training coordination, tracking, and retention initiatives.
• Ensure safety/compliance documentation; participate in Safety Committee activities.
• Complete recurring and ad hoc HR tasks and prepare reports.
• Greet visitors and issue visitor badges.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Integrity and discretion

Microsoft Office Suite

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in HR/Business Administration

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Applicant tracking system (ATS)

Job description

Precinmac in Albany, OR is hiring a Human Resources Associate to support daily HR operations, recruit, onboard, manage benefits, and maintain employee records while safeguarding confidential information. You will work with the HR Manager and department leaders to improve processes, handle inquiries, coordinate onboarding, and ensure compliance across HR policies.

This role is ideal for someone with 2+ years HR experience, a degree in HR or related field, and strong communication and