We are looking for an organized Human Resources (HR) Assistant to support day-to-day HR operations for a transportation equipment manufacturing environment. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys helping employees, maintaining accurate personnel records, and coordinating key administrative processes across the employee lifecycle. The role will contribute to onboarding activities, HR systems maintenance, and employee support while ensuring HR documentation and compliance tasks are handled efficiently.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate new employee activities, including pre-employment paperwork, orientation scheduling, and onboarding follow-up to create a smooth start for employees.
• Maintain and update employee information within HRIS platforms, ensuring records remain accurate, current, and properly documented.
• Assist with background screening steps and help track hiring documentation to support timely recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Respond to routine employee questions related to HR policies, procedures, and employment records in a courteous and confidential manner.
• Support employee relations efforts by documenting concerns, routing issues appropriately, and helping HR maintain consistent communication.
• Prepare, organize, and file HR documents such as personnel forms, status changes, and compliance-related records.
• Work with internal teams to monitor administrative deadlines and ensure HR processes are completed according to established requirements.