Human Resources Assistant

Dixon Valve; Chestertown (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Training opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays

Gym reimbursements

Job summary

The Dixon Group, proudly based in Chestertown, MD, is seeking an HR Assistant to support a growing HR team and promote our culture. You will handle day-to-day HR administration, onboarding/offboarding, file maintenance in HRIS, and assist in benefits, training, and events.

We value veterans and offer a collaborative, fast-paced environment with growth opportunities and strong commitment to work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Requires 2–4 years in customer support, HR assistant, clerical, or administrative roles.
• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred in HR/Business.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with discretion handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level HR administrative support and calendar management for leadership.
• Maintain confidential employee files in HRIS and physical records.
• Coordinate onboarding/offboarding, ID badges, and password resets.
• Plan and execute internal company events and engagement activities.
• Support benefits administration, timekeeping, leave, safety, and training programs.
• Assist with HR initiatives like handbooks, new software, and training rollout.
• Respond to inquiries and provide backup coverage for Reception.

Skills

Communication

Prioritization

Timely problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Adobe

Canva

HRIS (UKG)

Project management tools

Job description

Location: 1 Dixon Square, Chestertown, MD 21620

Shift Hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Pay Range: $45,000-$60,000

Make the Right Connection — Build Your Career with Dixon!

The Dixon Group is looking for a HR Assistant to join our team! We are looking for a proactive, organized, and collaborative Human Resources Assistant to support our growing HR team and champion our company culture. In this role, you will assist with day-to-day HR administrative operations, act as a key support system for the broader team, and help coordinate special projects and company events. If you are a master multitasker who loves bringing people together, solving problems, and keeping the HR department running smoothly, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

At The Dixon Group, we value the contributions of our Military Veterans and proudly employ our nation’s heroes. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do

• Provide high-level support to the HR department and leadership by managing calendars, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, and overseeing office supplies and food deliveries.
• Maintain the absolute accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of digital and physical employee files within our HRIS, while also scanning documents for electronic filing.
• Coordinate a seamless onboarding and offboarding experience for staff, create and reissue employee ID badges, and process UKG password resets.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute internal company events, meetings, and employee engagement activities, including managing invitations, catering, and technology setup.
• Assist with the administration of employee benefits, timecards, leave, safety protocols, and training programs.
• Assist with the research, planning, and rollout of strategic HR initiatives such as updating handbooks, implementing new software, or launching training programs.
• Respond to general administrative inquiries, draft and edit documents, and provide backup coverage to the Receptionist for breaks, lunches, and PTO.

What We’re Looking For

• 2 to 4 years of related working experience in a customer support, HR assistant, clerical, or administrative role.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to manage sensitive, highly confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Strong prioritization, time-management, and problem-solving skills to effectively handle changing priorities and administrative challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Adobe, and Canva; previous experience with HRIS software (like UKG) and project management tools is highly preferred.
• Prior experience in meeting coordination or corporate event planning is a strong plus.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Competitive salary
• Bonus programs
• 401K retirement plan
• Training opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
• Gym reimbursements, and more!

Who We Are

The Dixon Group is a global, family-owned manufacturing company with a history of over 100 years of operation in the U.S.A. Based in Chestertown, Maryland, with distribution centers located worldwide. The company has a diverse workforce and a strong values-based culture. As an innovator in the hose coupling industry, our mission is to provide real solutions for our customers while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals!

We do not provide sponsorships to work in the United States.

The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals, as well as to administer all personnel actions, compensation, and benefits, without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry or national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, veteran status, military service, or any other factors protected by applicable law. This policy extends to all employees and applicants and to all aspects of the employment relationship. The Dixon Group is committed to protecting the privacy rights of its employees and job applicants to the fullest extent required by applicable law. To that end, personal information will be collected solely for those legitimate business purposes recognized by law, and then maintained in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to document retention requirements. The Dixon Group does not sell personal information to third parties, and does not share such personal information with third parties except when authorized by law to do so (e.g., in response to a lawful subpoena; mandatory tax reporting; etc.).