Human Resources Assistant

Trillium Staffing; Washington (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Trillium Staffing is hiring a Human Resources Assistant in Washington, IL. This role provides administrative support to the HR department in a manufacturing environment, helping maintain records, coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and timekeeping across shifts.

The ideal candidate has an Associate's degree and 1–3 years of HR or administrative experience, strong computer and communication skills, and an eye for detail.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in HR, business admin, or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of administrative or HR experience preferred.
• Excellent computer skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining employee records, personnel files, and HR databases.
• Assisting with recruiting, candidate communication, and interview scheduling.
• Preparing new hire paperwork and coordinating employee orientation.
• Entering new employee information into HR, payroll, and other internal systems.
• Assisting with timekeeping, payroll data, attendance, PTO, and leave tracking.
• Providing basic information regarding company policies, benefits, and enrollment.
• Tracking employee training, certifications, and compliance records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's degree in HR or related field

Tools

MS Office

HRIS systems

Payroll systems

Job description

Trillium Staffing is hiring a Human Resources Assistant in Washington, IL!

This position provides administrative support to the Human Resources department in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with employees and supervisors across multiple shifts.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining employee records, personnel files, and HR databases.
• Assisting with recruiting, candidate communication, and interview scheduling.
• Preparing new hire paperwork and coordinating employee orientation.
• Entering new employee information into HR, payroll, and other internal systems.
• Assisting with timekeeping, payroll data, attendance, PTO, and leave tracking.
• Providing basic information regarding company policies, benefits, and enrollment.
• Tracking employee training, certifications, and compliance records.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Human Resources Assistant is a 1st shift position. Hours are Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Pay is $18/hour. This position is full-time and temp-to-hire.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• 1-3 years of administrative or human resources experience preferred
• Excellent computer skills and attention to detail
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.