Human Resources Assistant presso Lakelands Concrete Products Inc

Description

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

We’re not your average concrete company — we’re 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 doesn’t just apply to our products — it applies to our people, too. That’s why we invest in creating a workplace where you’re 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 employee’s 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.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or combination of education and experience.
• 1–3 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.