Human Resources Assistant

Lakelands Concrete Products Inc. located in Lima NY is a trusted name in the concrete manufacturing industry with over 70 years of success and were just getting started. As demand for our products continues to grow so does our need for motivated individuals ready to grow with us.

Were not your average concrete company were a team of builders problem-solvers and go-getters who take pride in doing things the right way. From the products we manufacture to the relationships we build.... quality reliability and hard work are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that a strong foundation doesnt just apply to our products it applies to our people too. Thats why we invest in creating a workplace where youre supported appreciated and given the tools to succeed.

Position Summary

The HR Assistant supports day-to-day HR operations ensuring accurate recordkeeping smooth employee onboarding and timely HR-related communications. This role handles administrative and transactional HR tasks acting as the first point of contact for employee inquiries and providing support across all HR functions.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Post job openings screen resumes and coordinate interviews.
• Schedule interviews and assist with candidate communications.
• Prepare onboarding packets new hire paperwork and benefits enrollment forms.
• Conduct new hire orientation sessions.

Employee Records & Payroll Support

• Maintain accurate electronic and paper HR files.
• Update employee information in HRIS and payroll systems.
• Assist with weekly payroll processing and time clock administration.
• Track employee attendance PTO and leaves of absence.

Benefits & Compliance

• Process benefit enrollments changes and terminations.
• Assist with annual benefit open enrollment logistics.
• Maintain WC logs and assist with accident report documentation.
• Support compliance reporting requirements.

Employee Engagement & Communication

• Assist in organizing employee engagement activities and events.
• Support internal communications and company announcements.
• Help coordinate sexual harassment and other compliance training sessions.

Administrative Support

• Manage Careers email inbox and field routine employee inquiries.
• File HR-related documents and maintain confidentiality.
• Support job/career fair preparation and logistics.
• Track and process invoices for temp agencies and benefits vendors.

Other Duties as Assigned:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities and skills required. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time including work outside the employees regular responsibilities as organizational needs dictate.

Employment at Will:

Employment with Lakelands Concrete is on an at-will basis. This means that either the employee or the organization may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without notice and with or without cause in accordance with applicable law. Nothing in this job description or any other policy statement or practice shall be construed to alter the at-will nature of employment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Human Resources Business or related field or combination of education and experience.
• 13 years of HR or administrative experience preferably in manufacturing/construction.
• Strong attention to detail organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with HRIS systems preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.