Job Description
Description
We are looking for a Human Resources Assistant to support day-to-day HR operations for a contract position based on-site in Appleton, Wisconsin. This entry-level opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys organization, employee support, and administrative coordination in a fast-paced engineering environment.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate pre-employment and onboarding activities by sending required forms, checklists, testing instructions, and first-day information to incoming employees.
- Track onboarding progress, follow up on outstanding items, and help ensure each hiring step is completed before orientation.
- Support orientation planning by assisting with schedule preparation and distributing details to new employees and internal stakeholders.
- Prepare and process employment eligibility documentation, complete employer sections as needed, and file records accurately within employee files.
- Record employee absences in attendance logs and provide weekly attendance summaries for apprentice team members to leadership.
- Assist with employee support tasks such as fulfilling work shirt requests, monitoring inventory needs, and organizing completed orders for distribution.
- Provide front desk coverage during designated lunch periods several days each week while maintaining a welcoming presence.
- Develop monthly HR presentation materials highlighting new team members, birthdays, anniversaries, and employee recognition themes.
- Contribute to additional HR projects as needed, including performance appraisal filing, orientation material updates, and invoice review support.
Requirements
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in Human Resources, or at least one year of experience.
- Demonstrated accuracy and strong attention to detail when handling records, forms, and employee information.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally across teams.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience using HRIS or other internal HR systems to manage employee data and process transactions.
- Familiarity with onboarding administration, HR documentation, and background or pre-employment coordination.
If you are interested, give Kara a call at 920-666-6382!
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