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HR Assistant
Chief Industries, IncRensselaer, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Sept 2025
About the role
Chief Buildings is seeking an HR Assistant to join the Chief team. This position provides essential administrative support to the Human Resources and Safety Departments, as well as other operational teams within the Chief Buildings plant. This role requires handling sensitive employee information with confidentiality and discretion. Strong communication skills are critical, as the assistant will help coordinate career fairs, participate in community outreach events, and assist in planning and executing company-wide activities. The ideal candidate is organized, professional, and capable of fostering positive interactions across departments and with external partners. Job Responsibilities: · Carries out responsibilities with safety and efficiency as a priority. Prioritizes the well-being of colleagues and actively contributes to the safety program by collaborating, sharing ideas, and voicing concerns. Adheres to training guidelines, policies, and procedures while maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Proactively identifies and addresses potential hazards.· Support Chief Buildings’ internal hiring and recruitment efforts by registering and assisting in preparation of career fairs. Represent and explain recruitment program to potential applicants during career fairs and outreach events. · Assist the HR Payroll Administrator in coordinating employee engagement activities, including scheduling, communications, event promotion, setup, cleanup, and post-event follow-up. · Help distribute and collect sensitive documentation related to employee benefits. Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling and entering sensitive data. · Operate basic office equipment and maintain items such as computer, copy machine, phone system, and scanner. Assist employees in the operation of such equipment.· Distribute employee engagement surveys and compile collected data for review and analysis. · Prepare new hire packets and welcome kits. Serve as a backup for onboarding processes and help develop introductory materials for new team members. · Maintain various logs and reports to support HR and Safety operations, ensuring accuracy and timely updates. · Demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining a high level of professionalism and accountability.
Education:
- High School Diploma, or GED, required.
- A college degree in Human Resources or a related field is preferred; however, equivalent experience in HR support or administrative roles may be considered in lieu of formal education.
The Company:
Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.A division of Chief Industries, Chief Buildings has designed and manufactured a wide variety of construction solutions for customers located throughout the United State since 1966. Specific applications include manufacturing, commercial, community and agricultural buildings. Each structure is designed to meet the needs of the customer. Chief Buildings are sold by authorized builders throughout the United States, and are manufactured in Grand Island, Nebraska, Rensselaer, IApply for this role
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