What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Assistant position at GM Performance Power Units?
GM Performance Power Units - Concord, NC
Human Resources Assistant - Onsite
Job Summary
At GM Performance Power Units, we are pushing the boundaries of motorsport engineering to develop the first American-built Formula 1 power unit. We are looking for an agile and highly organized HR Assistant to support our world-class operations. In this fast-paced environment, you will be responsible for the seamless execution of day-to-day HR logistics, meticulous data management, and rigorous audit readiness. This is an exceptional opportunity for a professional with 1–3 years of experience to contribute to an elite racing program where administrative precision is just as vital as track performance.
Key Responsibilities
You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and performance of a next-generation Formula 1 power unit. Our culture rewards precision, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of performance.
Please note: GM Performance Power Units and all affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity employer(s). Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf.
Only direct hires need apply to or inquire about job postings at GM Performance Power Units. We are not accepting calls, resumes or applications from recruiting firms at this time.
Human Resources Assistant - Onsite
Job Summary
At GM Performance Power Units, we are pushing the boundaries of motorsport engineering to develop the first American-built Formula 1 power unit. We are looking for an agile and highly organized HR Assistant to support our world-class operations. In this fast-paced environment, you will be responsible for the seamless execution of day-to-day HR logistics, meticulous data management, and rigorous audit readiness. This is an exceptional opportunity for a professional with 1–3 years of experience to contribute to an elite racing program where administrative precision is just as vital as track performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Logistics & Scheduling: Coordinate calendars, room bookings, and scheduling for interviews, orientations, meetings, and training sessions.
- HRIS & Data Management: Maintain accurate employee data in HR systems and generate standard reports (e.g., headcount, attendance, and basic metrics).
- Records Management: Manage the full lifecycle of physical and digital personnel files (from offer letters to termination records), ensuring they are organized and audit-ready.
- Audit Support: Pull and prepare documentation for internal audits, legal requests, and government inspections.
- Confidentiality & Compliance: Ensure strict confidentiality and compliant separation of medical and sensitive information.
- Policy & Document Control: Maintain a central library of current HR policies and forms, tracking employee acknowledgments and ensuring version control.
- General Support: Assist with ad-hoc HR projects and general administrative tasks across the department as assigned.
- Education: High School Diploma or GED required. A Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience: 1–3 years of administrative experience, with at least 1 year in a dedicated Human Resources setting preferred.
- Computer & Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel and Outlook). Hands-on experience using an HRIS (Human Resources Information System) such as Dayforce, Workday, or ADP to enter data and pull basic reports is a plus.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with employees, managers, and external teams.
- Extreme Attention to Detail: Essential for spotting missing documents, auditing files, and entering data without errors.
- High Discretion and Integrity: The ability to handle sensitive, confidential employee information daily without breaching trust.
- Strong Organizational Skills: The ability to juggle shifting priorities, from emergency scheduling changes to long-term filing projects.
You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and performance of a next-generation Formula 1 power unit. Our culture rewards precision, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of performance.
Please note: GM Performance Power Units and all affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity employer(s). Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf.
Only direct hires need apply to or inquire about job postings at GM Performance Power Units. We are not accepting calls, resumes or applications from recruiting firms at this time.