Human Resources Assistant/Receptionist

Madison, Wisconsin

Placon
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Your Mission

As a Human Resources Assistant, provide exceptional administrative support to the HR department while ensuring company policies and procedures are upheld. Collaborate with team members and applicants to deliver a seamless experience.

Key Responsibilities

Support HR Team:

  1. Act as the receptionist for the HR team and respond to inquiries from applicants and team members about job opportunities, forms, or procedures.
  2. Manage HR mailbox and distribute departmental mail daily.
  3. Create and maintain employee files, ensuring filing is always up-to-date.
Recruiting & Onboarding:

  1. Provide pre-employment recruiting assistance and schedule employment tests, drug screens, and more.
  2. Prepare for new hire orientations (e.g., booking location, preparing materials).
  3. Coordinate relocation administration and oversee new hire and termination processes in HRIS.
Training & Development:

  1. Assist with maintaining training records.
  2. Update employee information in training software and send reminders for overdue training.
  3. Generate training reports and oversee training schedules.
Event Coordination:

  1. Help plan events such as the 20-Year Outing, United Way activities, and service award distribution.
  2. Manage the company's t-shirt process and new hire gifts.
Communication & Organization:

  1. Maintain the company organizational chart, updating it monthly.
  2. Communicate holiday calendars and 24/7 shift schedules.
  3. Handle employment verifications.
Safety & Security:

  1. Administer safety procedures and reimbursements (e.g., safety shoes/glasses).
  2. Schedule Safety Committee Meetings, attend the meetings, take notes, and distribute them.
  3. Issue security access cards and maintain security system data.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Associate's degree in Administrative Assistant or related field preferred, with 3 years of experience in a highly responsible administrative role; OR
  • 5 years of administrative experience, preferably in a manufacturing office environment.
Date Posted: 29 April 2025
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