Human Resources Assistant

Pratt Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package starting from day one, including paid holidays, insurance benefits, and a wellness reimbursement program within the first month of hire. After three months, employees are eligible for a 401(k) with company match. At twelve months, full tuition reimbursement and paid childbearing/parenting leave are available.

About the Role

This position provides diversified administrative support, including compliance, ad-hoc projects, recruiting support, and policy knowledge. Specific goals, project management expectations, and quarterly performance reviews will be provided to assess success. Successful completion of this program is required to advance into an available HR role or the HR Succession Plan.

Responsibilities

• ATS: Create positions, transmit applicants to hiring managers, complete disposition through "select for hire," and close positions.
• Payroll: Complete time tracking with ADP group, attend ADP training, and review systems.
• Onboarding: Prepare new hire orientation packages and hire documents for consistency across divisions.
• Benefits: Review and communicate Pratt’s benefit package to current employees.
• Organization/Succession Planning: Create organizational charts and understand divisional position needs.
• Leave Maintenance: Manage all Pratt leave types with full knowledge of policies.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to all state, federal, and Pratt policies, laws, and notifications.
• Job Descriptions: Audit job descriptions to determine updates or new position needs.
• Disciplinary: Guide managers through disciplinary processes.
• Employee Relations: Ensure employee participation in Pratt initiatives, assist in event planning, fundraising, and newsletter contributions.
• Assist the manager with day-to-day department functions and perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 2 years of professional administrative support experience, including at least 1 year in HR, payroll, or benefits administration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong oral and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally at all organizational levels.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive business information.
• Effective multitasking, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• High degree of safety awareness and discipline.
• Pass pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and "Fit for Work" physical.
• Provide valid I-9 documentation.
• Professional attitude and conduct, with a willingness to work in a team environment.
• Ability to travel, work nights/weekends, and overtime as required.
• Adherence to safety procedures and policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas as required by OSHA and Pratt Safety.
• Minimum age of 18 due to the nature of the working environment.
• Flexibility to meet business needs and customer demands.
• Complete a Caedus placement test for skill assessment.

Benefits

• Paid holidays from day one.
• Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within one month of hire.
• 401(k) with company match after three months.
• Full tuition reimbursement and paid childbearing/parenting leave after twelve months.