HR Assistant - Laundry Facility - East Orange NJ

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated HR Assistant to join our team. The HR Assistant will provide support with day-to-day HR functions, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, time and attendance, and HR compliance. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a laundry factory environment (hot/cold conditions).

Key Responsibilities

• Assist HR Manager with daily operations and HR administrative tasks.
• Support recruitment efforts: posting jobs, scheduling interviews, and conducting pre-screens.
• Assist with new hire onboarding, including processing paperwork and conducting orientations.
• Maintain employee records in compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Assist with payroll and timekeeping using ADP RUN and ADP Workforce Now.
• Support employee relations by addressing routine questions regarding policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Track attendance, call-outs, and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Assist with benefits enrollment and administration.
• Generate reports and maintain HR spreadsheets using Excel, Word, and Google Drive.
• Serve as a bilingual (English/Spanish) point of contact for employees and management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR experience required (manufacturing or laundry production environment experience a plus).
• Bilingual – Spanish/English required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Google Drive, Paycom
• Strong working knowledge of ATS systems
• Proven experience with Federal and State HR/legal compliance
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a hot and cold laundry factory setting.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment

• Laundry production facility operating 24/7.
• Must be comfortable working in areas with varying temperatures (hot/cold) and around heavy machinery.