Human Resource & Payroll Assistant
Job Summary
As a central resource for employees visitors and internal teams the HR & Payroll Assistant also helps coordinate daily office operations and provides administrative support that keeps our headquarters running smoothly. The ideal candidate is highly organized proactive customer-focused and thrives in a fast-paced collaborative environment while handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- Support the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department by providing administrative support across HR payroll compliance and office operations.
- Coordinate new hire onboarding including preparing employment documentation entering employee information into HRIS systems scheduling orientations and ensuring all required paperwork is completed.
- Maintain accurate employee personnel files HR records and employment documentation in compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
- Process employee status changes including promotions transfers compensation changes and separations.
- Monitor employee time and attendance records review timecards for accuracy and partner with supervisors to resolve discrepancies.
- Assist with payroll preparation including timecard validation payroll data entry payroll audits and payroll reporting to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll company policies HR procedures employment verification benefits and general HR-related matters.
- Assist with the administration and tracking of employee leaves of absence including FMLA CFRA Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) ADA accommodations and other protected leaves.
- Coordinate the intake and documentation of workers compensation claims maintain claim records and assist with return-to-work documentation.
- Maintain OSHA logs safety records incident reports and other compliance documentation.
- Support HR audits compliance initiatives and maintain HR reports tracking logs and departmental records.
- Coordinate recruiting activities including interview scheduling candidate communications background check administration and pre-employment onboarding tasks.
- Assist in planning and coordinating employee engagement initiatives company events recognition programs wellness activities and other culture-building programs.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employees visitors vendors and deliveries at the corporate office.
- Answer and direct incoming phone calls while providing a professional and welcoming front office experience.
- Coordinate office supply inventory place orders distribute mail manage shipments and help maintain an organized professional office environment.
- Assist with conference room scheduling meeting coordination catering company events and general office administrative duties.
- Maintain the highest level of confidentiality when handling employee information and sensitive business matters.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
- Associates degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- 13 years of experience in Human Resources Payroll Office Administration or a related administrative support role.
- Experience supporting payroll processing timekeeping or HR administration preferred.
- Experience using Rippling ADP or a comparable Human Resources Information System (HRIS) payroll and timekeeping platform preferred.
- Basic knowledge of California employment laws including wage and hour regulations FMLA/CFRA ADA accommodations workers compensation and OSHA requirements is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel Word Outlook and Teams; experience with Google Workspace is a plus.
- Excellent organizational time management and multitasking skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong verbal written and interpersonal communication skills with a customer-service mindset.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee and company information.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced growth-oriented environment.
- Experience planning employee events coordinating office activities or supporting employee engagement initiatives is a plus.
- Experience supporting a manufacturing warehouse distribution retail e-commerce or consumer products environment is preferred.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future employment visa sponsorship.
- Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.
- Regular use of standard office equipment including computers telephones printers copiers and other office technology.
- Frequent walking throughout the office and occasional walking through warehouse or production areas to support HR activities.
- Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds such as office supplies packages or event materials.
- Ability to bend stoop reach and carry materials as needed for office operations and employee events.
- May occasionally be required to set up or assist with company meetings training sessions employee engagement activities and special events.
- Work is primarily performed in a professional office environment with occasional exposure to warehouse conditions including varying temperatures noise levels and moving equipment.
- DATA DRIVEN you thrive on data and use it to guide your decision making recommendations and priorities.
- NIMBLE you can work in ambiguity and are committed to helping Aventon level up. You can shift perspectives priorities and deadlines.
- RESILIENT you dont shy away from a challenge and take every opportunity to learn and grow. Youre accountable can admit when youre wrong and can come back to the table after a hard day to keep working toward our desired future.
- SOLUTIONS ORIENTED / SOLUTIONIZED you can identify the problem and find a solution for it. You strive for continuous improvement and arent afraid to speak up about what is working and what isnt.
- ENGAGED you love the work love the product and believe in the mission. If you dont connect with something about Avant Sports this probably isnt the place for you.
- Medical Vision and Dental Life Benefits
- Life & Supplement Life
- 401K retirement plan
- Vacation Sick Leave & Personal Day
- Training and Development
- Career Opportunity!
- Employee Discounts on Bikes and Accessories
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
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