Senior Business Assistant, Abilene, United States of America | BeBridgestone

Company Overview

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

AdministrationThe Senior Business Assistant provides advanced administrative, payroll, HR, and business operations support for the Abilene plant. This role supports day-to-day HR and office operations with a strong focus on payroll accuracy, employee data management, business process support, recruiting coordination, office administration, and employee service. The position requires strong attention to detail, confidentiality, independent judgment, and the ability to support multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & Compensation Support

• Support accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining confidentiality of employee pay and personal information
• Enter, verify, and maintain payroll-related data, including absences, corrections, pay adjustments, reimbursements, deductions, overpayments, and other payroll changes
• Assist with calculating and verifying payroll items such as salary, overtime, shift payments, bonuses, deductions, tax withholdings, and other payroll-related entries
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee pay questions, and supervisor inquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Maintain payroll-specific records related to new hires, terminations, leaves of absence, wage changes, benefit deductions, and other employment updates

HRIS, Employee Data & Records Management

• Enter and maintain accurate employee data in Workday and other business systems, including new hires, terminations, transfers, promotions, schedule changes, compensation updates, and status changes
• Maintain accurate and organized employee records in accordance with company procedures and confidentiality requirements
• Generate, review, and distribute routine HR, payroll, attendance, and business reports as needed
• Monitor data entry records, system screens, and source documents for errors, inconsistencies, or missing information

Time, Attendance & Leave Support

• Monitor and track employee attendance, absences, and point accruals in accordance with company policy
• Maintain records related to vacation, sick leave, leaves of absence, and other attendance-related items
• Escalate attendance concerns, trends, or data discrepancies to HR or leadership as appropriate
• Respond to general employee and supervisor questions related to attendance, leave balances, and timekeeping processes

Recruiting & Onboarding Support

• Support recruiting activities, including candidate outreach, screening coordination, interview scheduling, and communication with candidates and hiring managers
• Assist with pre-employment requirements, assessments, background process coordination, and onboarding documentation
• Support new hire orientation and onboarding activities to help ensure a positive and organized new hire experience
• Maintain accurate recruiting and onboarding records within Workday or other applicable systems

Business & Office Operations Support

• Provide senior-level administrative support for plant business operations, HR processes, and office activities
• Coordinate logistics for office events, employee engagement activities, meetings, training sessions, and other plant or HR-related events
• Support office moves, file organization, supply coordination, document preparation, and other administrative projects as needed
• Provide support for front desk, reception, phone coverage, visitor greeting, mailroom, and general office operations
• Prepare documents, spreadsheets, reports, communications, and presentations to support HR and business needs

Employee Support & Communication

• Serve as a professional point of contact for general HR, payroll, attendance, and office-related questions
• Communicate information clearly to employees, supervisors, and stakeholders, including situations that may require explanation or interpretation
• Provide timely, courteous, and confidential support to employees and leaders
• Take initiative to resolve non-routine administrative, payroll, or employee service issues, escalating when appropriate

• Minimum of 2–4 years of related experience in HR, payroll, office administration, business support, or a similar administrative function preferred
• Experience with payroll processing, employee data entry, attendance tracking, or HR administrative support preferred
• Familiarity with Workday, Dayforce, or similar HRIS/payroll systems preferred
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and follow-through
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee and business information with discretion
• Strong communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and take initiative in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint preferred
• Ability to support employees, leaders, and cross-functional partners in a professional and collaborative manner
• Bilingual skills preferred

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

What we offer

At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• An effective and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.