Human Resources Assistant

Human Resources Assistant

We are seeking a detail-oriented and people-focused Human Resources Administrator to support hourly employees and daily HR operations in a manufacturing environment.

This role serves as a key point of contact for employee questions, maintains accurate HR records, supports benefits administration and payroll processes, and assists with safety and compliance initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a primary HR contact for hourly employees, answering questions related to benefits, payroll, policies, and general HR matters
• Maintain accurate employee records in the HR Information System (HRIS), including personnel data, compensation, benefits, attendance, and training
• Process benefit enrollments and changes for health, dental, life, disability, and retirement plans
• Support hourly hiring, onboarding, and new employee orientation
• Assist employees and supervisors with payroll inquiries, benefits explanations, and short-term disability processes
• Track and administer FMLA requests, documentation, and notifications
• Conduct HR and payroll audits as needed
• Maintain personnel, medical, and training files in compliance with recordkeeping requirements
• Support safety initiatives, including administration of safety shoe and safety glasses programs
• Assist with employee events, recognition programs, and engagement activities
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMPs, and AIB requirements
• Perform other HR-related duties as assigned

Why Join Us?

• Hands-on HR role with meaningful employee interaction
• Opportunity to grow HR skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Collaborative team focused on safety, compliance, and employee support

Annual salary is $55-60/k per year.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Human Resources or a related field with at least 1 year of HR experience in a manufacturing environment, or
• High school diploma with 3+ years of HR experience in a manufacturing environment
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (highly preferred)
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; HRIS experience (ADP preferred)
• Basic knowledge of employee benefits and HR compliance practices
• Ability to build positive working relationships with hourly manufacturing employees

Trillium has been recruiting and placing clerical and office professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees with an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and other leave, if applicable. Trillium's offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.