Chesterton is looking for a temporary, part-time (or full-time) Human Resources Assistant to join our HR team here in Groveland, MA!

For 140 years, A.W. Chesterton has been an innovator and a knowledge provider for our industrial partners around the globe. From our ground-breaking split seal technologies, to our cutting-edge packing and lubricant solutions, we are continually focused on new ways to bring solutions to our customers, while also celebrating our own rich history and our unique place in the sealing industry.

HR at Chesterton is not your typical human resources group. Of course, they function as a strategic partner to the business in all the usual HR areas – recruiting, employee relations, HRIS, Compensation and benefits. But what distinguishes the group is their emphasis on programs designed to grow and develop our employees. From specialized workgroups designed to recommend improvements across the company, to formal and informal mentorship programs, to scholarship programs for employees’ children, HR at Chesterton values taking care of our number one asset – our people! Come grow your own career while working with a fun, collaborative and flexible group of HR professionals.

Job Summary:

Supports the Human Resources Department administratively, carrying out various departmental projects as identified.

Job Model: On-Site

All fully remote positions will require you to travel on site 2-4 times per month depending upon business needs at your own expense.

Hybrid positions will require employees to work both on-site and remote each week under a schedule that has been determined and agreed upon by you and your manager.

On-Site positions will require employees to work on-site for each of their scheduled shifts.

Responsibilities:

• Participates in departmental projects as required.
• Performs a wide variety of data entry, secretarial, coordination and support services for Human Resources.
• Audit data in multiple HR systems (HRIS, Performance Management, ATS) to ensure accuracy. Elevate mistakes with action plans. Correct mistakes.
• Maintains confidentiality of information
• Produces and distributes regular required (weekly/ monthly/annually) reports to employees, mangers, HR, Accounting, Payroll, Program Vendors, governmental compliance and other external requestors.
• Develop and maintain system audits
• Assists department in various administrative tasks including but not limited to filing, letter preparation, mail merges, file audits, photocopying, training preparation

Complexity of Duties:

• Works under general direction. Ability to work independently.
• Work is reviewed only for soundness of judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy.
• May interact with both internal and external customers at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage confidential information.

Essential Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Self-directed and organized.
• Ability to take initiative and to follow through on projects.
• Ability to make suggestions and process improvements.

Education and/or Experience:

• Some college.
• HR knowledge or interest a plus.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including telephone skills.
• Strong grammar skills. Ability to proofread and check various documents.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• PC experience and proficiency required, Microsoft Office preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Requires good judgment and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Ability to manage confidential information.
• Learns quickly.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees assigned to certain tasks within this job may be required to participate in our Medical Surveillance Program.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Moderate noise (i.e.; computer printers, traffic) exists daily in the work environment.

Disclaimer:

A.W. CHESTERTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Targeted pay range: $18/hr. - 20/hr.

Chesterton is committed to paying all its employees in a fair and equitable manner. The pay range associated with this position ($18/hr. - 20/hr. DOE) is Chesterton's good-faith salary estimate for the presently available position. Please note that the final salary offered for any position will be based on many factors, including but not limited to: candidate qualifications such as education and experience, internal equity, geographical location, and budget. Please note, it is not the company's usual practice to hire near or at the top of a pay range for any position that is available.

All of A.W. Chesterton Company employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and the respective medical surveillance requirements.

Chesterton is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D

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Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Internship

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• This position is 100% on-site at 860 Salem Street, Groveland, MA. Are you willing or able to commute to this location?
• This is a temporary position for about 6 months depending on the business needs. Does this time frame work well for you?
• This position requires 25 hours of work a week. Are you willing or able to commit 25 hours a week to this position?
• The target pay range for this position is $18/hr. - $20/hr. depending on your experience. Does this range work well for you?

Work Location: In person