What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Assistant position at Crane Currency?
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day is different and your work directly influences business success, this opportunity is for you. Join Crane Currency as an HR Assistant based in Nashua, NH and become a key connector, problem solver, and strategic partner to our HR team.
Who we are:
Crane Currency is a premier industrial technology company and a pioneer in currency manufacturing and advanced micro-optics technology for securing physical products. Yes, chances are you have our product in your wallet right now! Our sophisticated equipment and software leverage proprietary core capabilities with detection and sensing technologies. Around the world, our customers trust us to anticipate their needs with innovative, reliable, and high-quality currency & authentication solutions and services—just as they have for generations. Learn more at www.cranecurrency.com
How you will make an impact:
Join Crane Currency as an HR Assistant (Temporary 20 hrs/wk) to support the Human Resources team by coordinating security clearance activities and onboarding processes for new associates and contractors. This role serves as a liaison between candidates, recruiters, SR HR Coordinator, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely completion of Bureau Engraving & Printing clearance requirements and onboarding activities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling/managing confidential information and multiple deadlines.
- Review BEP - Contractor Request forms received from recruiters and ensure files are password protected per company requirements prior to submission.
- Communicate with Sr HR Coordinator regarding candidate information, job title, work location, and required clearance risk level.
- Coordinate and schedule onsite fingerprinting and identification verification appointments.
- Collect, package, and ship fingerprint cards and identification documents to the BEP Personnel Security Division.
- Monitor clearance activity and maintain communication with candidates throughout the clearance process.
Knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:
Required:
- High school diploma required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
- 1–3 years of administrative, HR, onboarding, recruiting coordination, or compliance experience preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Experience handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
- Ability to manage multiple candidates and deadlines simultaneously.
- Experience supporting onboarding, security clearance, or government contracting processes is a plus
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
What drives our team:
We are a passionate team of 1,300 creators and problem solvers, united by our purpose, we give people confidence every day in moments that matter. This comes to life through our Shared Values:
- People Matter
- Do the Right Thing
- Trusted Partner
- Innovate for Growth
- Always Improving
Learn more about our values and culture: https://www.cranecurrency.com/careers/life-at-crane-currency/
You can also check us out at: https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Crane-Currency-Reviews-E1187198.htm
Where we are:
Your role is in Nashua, New Hampshire, a 40-mile drive from the vibrant heart of Boston. Check out what makes Nashua a great place to live and work here: https://www.cranecurrency.com/media/xbsnwhir/nashua-nh_site-location-packet_2024.pdf
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Crane Currency is a drug free workplace.
SUITABILITY AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION REQUIREMENTS: The final offer of employment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for disqualification in the hiring process. The background investigation process conducted by Crane and our U.S. Government Agency customers is very thorough. Therefore, it is imperative that applicants exercise candor and honesty when answering background questionnaires, especially as it relates to arrest, employment, education, finances, illegal drug use, and/or other criminal history. Falsification discovered in security documents or during the background investigation process may result in an immediate negative suitability determination.
Crane NXT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.