Human Resources Assistant

Chervon North America Inc; Naperville (IL); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision care

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Parental leave

401(k) match

Open PTO

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Chervon North America, Inc. in Naperville, IL is seeking an entry-level Human Resources Assistant to provide administrative and operational support to the HR team, handling onboarding, data integrity in the HRIS, and routine HR processes in a hybrid work environment.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, strong organizational skills, and teamwork, with opportunities to assist benefits, payroll, recruiting, training, and employee engagement activities.

Qualifications

• Entry-level HR assistant role in a corporate environment.
• Experience with HR data entry and recordkeeping is a plus.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding and new hire documentation.
• Update and audit employee information in HRIS.
• Prepare routine HR forms, letters, and communications.
• Support benefits, payroll, leave, recruiting, and training activities.
• Assist with employment verification and pre-employment processes.

Skills

HRIS familiarity

MS Office

Data entry

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree in HR/Business

Tools

Paycom

MS Teams

Job description

Chervon is one of the world’s largest power tool and outdoor power equipment manufacturers with a rich history of innovation. Chervon’s commitment to build a better world by building better tools is evident in the products we manufacture and our green approach to manufacturing. We focus on hand- held portable power tools, stationary bench tools, laser and electronic equipment and outdoor power equipment. With world-class R&D, design, manufacturing, supply chain, marketing, sales, and service teams throughout the world, we do it all.Summary of Responsibilities:The Human Resources Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the Human Resources team. This entry-level role supports employee onboarding and offboarding, maintains accurate employee data and records in the HRIS, coordinates routine HR processes, and assists with day-to-day departmental activities while handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion.Duties & ResponsibilitiesCoordinates administrative activities for employee onboarding, including preparing new hire documents, initiating required system workflows, scheduling orientation activities, and tracking completion of assigned tasks.Supports employee offboarding by preparing documentation, coordinating system and access notifications, tracking company property return, and ensuring required steps are completed.Enters, updates, and audits employee information in the HRIS to maintain accurate and complete records, including job, status, organizational, and personal data changes.Maintains electronic and paper personnel files and HR records in accordance with company procedures and recordkeeping requirements.Prepares routine HR reports, forms, letters, spreadsheets, and employee communications using established templates and processes.Provides administrative support for benefits, payroll, leave, recruiting, training, employee engagement, and other HR programs as assigned.Assists with employment verification, background check, Form I-9, and other pre-employment or employee documentation processes under the guidance of HR team members.Tracks deadlines, follows up on missing information, and helps ensure HR transactions and documents are completed accurately and on time.Supports HR projects, meetings, events, audits, and process improvement activities through scheduling, data collection, document preparation, and follow-up.Protects the confidentiality of employee information and follows established HR policies, procedures, and data privacy practices.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Skills/AbilitiesStrong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate records and complete tasks on time.Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities, follow established procedures, and ask appropriate questions when guidance is needed.Professional, service-oriented approach when working with employees, candidates, managers, and HR team members.Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with integrity and discretion.Basic problem-solving skills and the ability to identify incomplete or inconsistent information.Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.Prior experience using a Human Resources Information System (HRIS) is required; experience with Paycom is preferred.Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of the Human Resources team.Education and ExperienceAssociate degree, bachelor’s degree coursework, or a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.Up to one year of administrative, office, or human resources experience preferred; relevant internships or school experience may be considered.Supervisory ResponsibilityThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.Travel:Minimal travel may be required for company meetings, events, or training. 10% or less.Work Environment:Chervon North America operates in a casual and fun environment. We offer a very competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, short/long-term disability, life insurance, parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, an open PTO program and a hybrid work environment.We think Chervon is a great place to work! Be part of our new future! Better Tools. Better World.Chervon North America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, age, religion, color, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender, pregnancy, military status, order of protection status, transgender status, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.#LI-Hybrid