The HR Clerk provides administrative and clerical support to the Human Resources department. This role assists with recruiting, onboarding, employee records, data entry, payroll support, and employee services while maintaining confidentiality and delivering excellent customer service to associates. The HR Clerk helps ensure HR processes are completed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide daily administrative support to the Human Resources team.
Welcome and assist associates, applicants, and visitors with HR-related questions.
Support recruiting activities, including scheduling interviews and communicating with candidates.
Assist with new hire onboarding, orientation, and completion of employment documentation.
Maintain employee personnel files and HR records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
Prepare employment letters and other HR documents as requested.
Assist with maintaining compliance documentation, including I-9s and other employment records.
Respond to routine employee inquiries or direct them to the appropriate HR team member.
Perform other administrative and HR duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or GED required.
Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Experience
1-3 years of administrative or Human Resources experience preferred.
Manufacturing experience is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Customer service oriented with a professional demeanor.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Experience with HRIS and payroll systems is preferred.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout the workday.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
Ability to use standard office equipment, including computers, printers, and telephones.
Work Environment
Manufacturing and office environment.
Frequent interaction with associates, supervisors, and visitors.
Occasional interruptions and changing priorities.
Competencies
Integrity and Confidentiality
Customer Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Attention to Detail
Accountability
Adaptability
Organization
Problem Solving
Numbers & Facts
Location
Newton, IA
Skills
Administrative Skillsunmatched
Business Administrationunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Corporate Complianceunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Data Entryunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
English Languageunmatched
File Maintenanceunmatched
HRIS/HRMSunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Human Resourcesunmatched
Human Resources Processesunmatched
Lift/Move 25 Poundsunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Microsoft Outlookunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Multilingualunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Office Equipmentunmatched
Onboardingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Payroll Software/Servicesunmatched
Physical Demandsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Printersunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Spanish Languageunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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