We are looking for an HR Assistant to provide on-site human resources support in Wisconsin. This contract opportunity with long-term potential is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing employee-facing support with administrative coordination in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The person in this role will help keep core HR processes organized, respond to day-to-day workforce needs, and contribute to recruiting, payroll support, and records management. This position offers the chance to make an immediate impact while building toward a longer-term opportunity.
Responsibilities:
- Provide daily assistance with payroll questions and help resolve employee timekeeping or pay-related concerns using the company’s HR and payroll systems.
- Monitor attendance activity, maintain point tracking records, and prepare clear updates for employees and supervisors regarding attendance status.
- Address routine employee relations matters by gathering information, answering basic questions, and ensuring timely follow-up on concerns.
- Keep training documentation current by updating logs and tracking completion records for workforce development requirements.
- Organize personnel documentation by maintaining accurate employee files across both paper and electronic recordkeeping systems.
- Support recruitment efforts by reviewing pending applications, assisting with candidate flow, and helping move recruiting activity forward.
- Assist with benefits administration tasks tied to open enrollment, including communication and follow-up with employees.
- Help cover front desk responsibilities by welcoming visitors, coordinating building access, and receiving deliveries as needed.
- Provide general administrative support such as arranging meal deliveries or other office coordination tasks when requested.
- Contribute to HR process improvement efforts by helping shift manual documentation practices toward more efficient electronic records management.
- Previous experience in an HR support, HR coordinator, or HR generalist-related role.
- Working knowledge of payroll administration, attendance tracking, employee records, and day-to-day HR operations.
- Experience using ADP or a similar HRIS/payroll platform is strongly preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively while maintaining accuracy in a busy, deadline-driven setting.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a detail-oriented, employee-focused approach.
- Comfortable working on-site in a visible role that includes front desk interaction and visitor support.
- Familiarity with onboarding, employee relations support, coordination of candidate screening requirements, or related HR processes is beneficial.