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HR Assistant / Payroll Clerk

Acme Industrial Company
Carpentersville, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/12/2026
Job Summary
We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and dependable HR Assistant to join our team. In this entry-level role, you will be the backbone of our daily HR and payroll tracking operations. You will handle sensitive data daily, requiring discretion and trustworthiness.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Payroll & Time Tracking: Manage daily punch hours posting and ensure employee timecards are accurate. Complete payroll processing on a strict, non-negotiable weekly/bi-weekly deadline.
  • Time-Off Tracking: Update and maintain vacation, sick, and personal time adjustments for both office staff and shop/production employees.
  • Temporary Staffing Coordination: Oversee daily temporary employee activity. Maintain constant communication with shift supervisors and external staffing agencies regarding headcount and attendance.
  • Support: Serve as a reliable point of contact for department supervisors to resolve timecard discrepancies or staffing updates.
Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Discretion: Proven ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive personal/financial information with total privacy.
  • Organization: Must be organized and able to manage strict timelines-payroll must get done on time, every time.
  • Communication: Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills for working with internal supervisors and external agencies.
  • Adaptability: Comfortable working with two different employee structures (office and shop/production environments).

Salary : $20 - $22

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