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HR ASSISTANT - Hobart, WI
About the Role
We’re looking for a detail-oriented, organized, and people-focused individual to join our team as a Human Resources Coordinator. In this role, you’ll support a variety of HR functions that help keep our teams informed, compliant, and supported. If you enjoy helping others, staying organized, and making processes run smoothly, this could be a great fit for you.
We Offer:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Employer Health Savings Account with Bi-Weekly Contributions
- Employer 401(k) Match after one year of employment
- PTO accrual that begins on day one of employment
- Monday - Friday schedule, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
What You’ll Do
In this role, you will:
- Assist with payroll by providing backup support when needed.
- Prepare internal offer letters and complete employment verifications.
- Support our employee recognition program by creating certificates and updating our online platform.
- Create DOT files for new drivers in WI and AR.
- Track quarterly random drug tests and annual MVR reports.
- Update Open Door postings and ensure employee posters are current at all locations.
- Review weekly safety training reports.
- Monitor drivers in the Embark program.
- Organize and maintain employee records and update company phone lists.
- Create badges for new TRS employees.
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Work on-site and maintain regular, reliable attendance.
What You Bring
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has some experience in Human Resources (at least 1 year) or equivalent training/education.
- Is familiar with general office practices and clerical work.
- Can read and understand business and HR documents.
- Communicates clearly and respectfully with people at all levels of the organization.
- Presents themselves professionally and enjoys helping others.
- Works well with a team and is willing to step in wherever needed.
- Can work overtime when required.
- Has basic math skills and can complete calculations accurately.
- Has experience writing reports, emails, or HR-related documents.
- Holds an unrestricted driver’s license.
- Is proficient with Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel, and Outlook) and general office equipment.
Physical & Work Environment
- You’ll spend time sitting, standing, talking, and using your hands for typing or handling documents.
- Occasional bending, twisting, walking, or lifting up to 20 lbs (like files or small boxes).
- Work is performed in a typical office environment with a quiet noise level.
- Occasional exposure to dust, fumes, or airborne particles.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- You’ll be part of a supportive, team-oriented HR department.
- Your work will directly impact employees across multiple locations.
- There are opportunities to learn, grow, and expand your HR skills.
- You’ll play a key role in keeping our workplace safe, compliant, and welcoming.
*** All of our candidates are hired internally, no recruiting agencies, please. ***
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