HR Assistant
Lunenburg, MA, US, 01462
Job ID: 495466
P.J. Keating Company, a CRH company, is a leading manufacturer of aggregate and HMA products and Paving and Construction in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We operate aggregate and Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) production facilities in Acushnet, Dracut, and Lunenburg, Massachusetts as well as Cranston, Rhode Island. Our modern facilities, veteran paving crews, experienced construction management team and large investment in plants and equipment make us one of the largest and most efficient producers in the state of Massachusetts as well as one of only two RIDOT approved stone suppliers in the state of Rhode Island.
Are you looking for opportunities and benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel? Then P.J. Keating Company and CRH is the company for you! If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today!
Position Overview
The HR Assistant will assist with Human Resources, Safety, Payroll and administrative duties. They with assist with setting up company policies, maintaining employee records, new hire orientation, payroll and ensuring a healthy and secure work environment.
Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties & Functions)
- Support employment and retention activities to assure that suitably qualified personnel are recruited and hired in a timely manner.
- Assists human resources manager with salaried exempt and non-exempt hiring process, including but not limited to composition of job postings, advertisements and descriptions, screening of applications/resumes, background checks, interviewing of candidates, offer letter preparation.
- Assure that appropriate employee files are developed and maintained (personnel files, I-9 files, FMLA files, Education Assistance files, etc.)
- Conduct new hire orientations and onboarding. Ensures proper employee paperwork is completed and forwarded to appropriate personnel in an accurate, efficient and time sensitive manner.
- Request, collect and update med cards, drivers’ licenses and other information for DOT drivers/employees that require hoisting licenses.
- Coordination of physicals, drug screens, and medical services.
- Attend Job Fairs (in -person and online
- Daily payroll processing for all employees.
- Assist payroll coordinator & ensuring accurate calculation of wages, overtime, and deductions.
- Apprentice under the payroll coordinator to learn to process payroll as a backup.
- Support backup for EEO & EBO reporting
- Processing certified payroll reports as needed.
- Assist in coordinating, special events, in conjunction with Human Resources and Public Relations personnel.
- Office Support coordination maintenance with procurement, large meetings, & communications and other duties as assigned
Skills & Specifications
- Excellent written and verbal skills, strong interpersonal skills and ability to diplomatically handle challenging situations with a professional demeanor.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships, rapidly establish credibility and gain trust.
- Adept at exercising superior judgement in dealing with critical/confidential information.
- Ability to analyze issues independently and consistently make good decisions.
- Outstanding problem solving and conflict management skills.
- Strict adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) rules.
- Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
- Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Strong talent for utilizing resources and taking initiative.
- Ability to create new reports and/or modify existing reports with data contained in our human resources master system, payroll system, etc.
- Ability to create and distribute various other forms of individual and company-wide correspondence.
- Strong ability to multi-task, shift priorities and triage as needed without getting overwhelmed.
- Ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to speak effectively with employees and management in the organization as well as conduct training and give presentations as needed.
- Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
- Ability to maintain the highest level of integrity, professionalism, fairness and confidentiality in all aspects of job performance.
Education/Professional Experience
- Experience in human resources, business administration, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 3+ years of administrative experience in a tactical role.
- Must have experience creating and modifying a variety of reports and metrics.
- Strong knowledge of EEO requirements.
- Exercises superior judgement in dealing with critical/confidential information.
- Experience with unions preferred but not required.
- Experience in construction or similar industry desired but not required.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This is a standard office environment. The tempo is fast paced with tight deadlines. The noise level in the work environment for this role is usually quiet. When visiting other facilities (infrequent; occasional), the noise level may be moderate to noise of equipment or trucks.
The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.
If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
P.J. Keating Company, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Nearest Major Market: Worcester
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