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Administrative Assistant

Columbia Forest Products
Mellen, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/3/2026

The Administrative Assistant supports the Human Resources team and broader organization by providing high-quality administrative, communication, and coordination support. This role plays a key part in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, maintaining organized processes, and delivering a positive employee experience.

Essential Job Duties

Leads as an example of CFP’s values: SAWS - Customer Service, Absolute Integrity, We Are Family, Share the Success

  • Payroll administration 
  • Maintain accurate personnel file management utilizing HRIS/Ultipro system ensuring legal compliance and confidentiality.
  • Support the full-cycle recruiting process: job postings, screening, interviews, offers.
  • Onboards new employees through HRIS/Ultipro ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Conduct “On Boarding” New Hire Orientation with new employees including Prohibition of Harassment & Discrimination training.
  • Assist new hires with logging into cfpOne and completing benefit elections within first 30 days of employment.
  • Assists with employee password resets.
  • Schedules, attends and presents at meetings (ex. Plant wide) on their own or with Sr. HR Manager.
  • Assist with employee questions or concerns pertaining to benefits, policies, and procedures, etc.
  • Administers all FMLA/LOA/STD processes.
  • Assists with worker’s compensation claim management.
  • Coordination of employee engagement events.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the HR team.
  • Engage with employees regularly in the mill environment.
  • Other duties and projects are assigned to meet CFP’s Mission and Purpose.

Requirements:

  • Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field or equivalent experience preferred 
  • 3 years of administrative assistance preferred 
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

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