Human Resource Assistant

CLEVELAND GEAR COMPANY

Are you a Go\-Getter?

Do you find yourself constantly thinking of new and innovative ways to do things?

Cleveland Gear, a leading manufacturer of high\-quality worm gearing, industrial speed reducers and customized gear drives, is currently seeking candidates like YOU for a role as a HR Assistant. We are seeking energetic, highly motivated, and take\-charge individuals who are seeking a challenging and exciting opportunity to join a well\-established, profitable, and growing company.

So, what's in it for you? Exceptional benefits package, 401K Plan, Family Atmosphere, and plenty room for growth!

Here is how YOU would help benefit the team:

Job purpose

Provide administrative support and technical assistance with recruitment, orientation, status changes, data entry of information, and maintains employee records along with general office support for the day\-to\-day operations of Human Resources functions and duties in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Essential duties

• Participates in the recruitment strategies and initiatives; encompassing the following,

+ Assist with Identifying and recruiting candidates to fill open positions

+ Leverage external and internal job postings, applicant and vendor management, social media platforms, and other resources to source qualified candidates

+ Conduct phone screenings and schedule interviews with potential candidates

+ Conduct background check and schedule pre\-screenings

+ On\-boarding which includes new hire orientation and processing

• Assists in serving as a resource for employees providing employee forms, policy/procedure information, benefit information, general information, etc., and directs employees to the Human Resources Manager for service as appropriate.
• Prepares monthly employee birthday and anniversary cards for distribution.
• Assist in preparing and processing payroll.
• Provides assistance in the design and implementation of employee relations activities including the Company Holiday Party, Company Picnic, Service Awards, anniversary and retirement celebrations, and miscellaneous contests and drawings.

Additional responsibilities

• Assists HR Manager, Plant Manager, VP of Manufacturing or President with various research projects and/or special projects.
• Compose and prepare letters, memos, correspondence, mass mailings, presentations and other communication to employees.
• Assist with maintaining and updating Employee Handbook as needed.
• Accurately maintain the I\-9 verification log.
• Other HR duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Certifications/Experience

• High School Diploma required
• Associate’s Degree from a from a 2\- year college with 1 – 2 years’ experience is preferred, but not required, and/or,
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years of related experience in Human Resources

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Customer Service – is able to maintain composure in responding to employee concerns and issues. Responds to request for assistance and service.
• Interpersonal Skills – Maintains strong interpersonal skills including; effective listening and keeping emotions under control.
• Detail Orientated – highly organized and works well under deadlines.
• Problem Solving – identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Communication Skills – responds well to questions. Demonstrates group presentation skills; and participates in meetings with appropriate input, varies writing style to the situation. Maintains confidentiality.
• Teamwork – exhibits objectivity and openness to others; treats others with respect; keeps commitments.
• Adaptability – adapts to changes in work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation and is proactive.

work environment

Part\-Time (25 hours max.), Monday through Friday during business office hours of 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Position is a mix of in the office and remote.