HR & Payroll Support Associate

Rockford Ball Screw; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Rockford Ball Screw seeks an entry-level HR & Accounting Assistant to support HR and accounting tasks in a manufacturing office. You will assist with recruiting, onboarding, employee records, training administration, benefits, payroll support, and AP/AR backup.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, data accuracy, and cross-department collaboration, with regular 40-hour weeks and potential overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High School Diploma/GED equivalent or significant relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of human resource experience serving 25+ employees.
• Minimum of 1 year experience with HRIS, Paylocity preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience handling employee records and HR documentation.
• Minimum of 1 year experience handling timecards.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Strong knowledge with a variety of organizational concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with training, continuing education, and work assessments.
• Manage onboarding process for new hires and maintain HR files and records.
• Prepare employment letters, forms, and HR documentation for policy rollout or onboarding.
• Assist with recruiting activities including posting jobs, scheduling interviews, and candidate communication.
• Assist with proactive communications, employee relations/recognition and appreciation programs.
• Assist with leave administration, attendance tracking, and timekeeping records.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and company information.
• Provide administrative support for HR projects, policy updates, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with processing vendor invoices and Accounts Payable documentation.
• Support Accounts Receivable activities including filing, customer correspondence, and payment tracking.
• Maintain accounting records and organize financial documentation.
• Assist with data entry and reconciliation of accounting records.
• Prepare reports and spreadsheets as requested.
• Provide backup support during vacations or peak workloads.
• Any/all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Time management

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Paylocity

Job description

Rockford Ball Screw seeks an entry-level HR & Accounting Assistant to support HR and accounting tasks in a manufacturing office. You will assist with recruiting, onboarding, employee records, training administration, benefits, payroll support, and AP/AR backup.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, data accuracy, and cross-department collaboration, with regular 40-hour weeks and potential overtime as needed.