Receptionist-HR Assistant

Job Title: Receptionist - HR Assistant

Hours: 7:30AM - 4:30PM 

Location: Hanover Park, IL

Hourly Rate: $20-25 an hour

Onsite role

If you enjoy teamwork, technology, a great workplace culture and being developed to make an impact on our company, Camcraft is the place for you.  Camcraft is a leading provider of high-precision machined components for on and off-road vehicles, hydraulic controls, aerospace and electric vehicles.  Many of our products help our customers improve fuel economy and reduce emissions.  Help Camcraft propel the world as we propel your career!

Why do great people join the Camcraft team and spend much of their career with us?

  They are a testament to our positive culture, relentless investment, and opportunity for growth:

• We treat people with respect, as we are all created in God’s image.
• We are a diverse family that cares for each other.
• We practice open, listening leadership.
• We enjoy regular social events together.
• We make our community and our planet better.
• We are committed to excellence and continuous improvement.
• We help global aerospace, automotive, & hydraulic customers move the world & explore the universe.
• We invest in our people, our facilities, and manufacturing technology.
• We provide opportunities for talented, bright, eager people.

We were honored as one of Chicago’s Best and Brightest companies to work for in 2017 and Industry Week Best Plant in 2015.

Front Office & Administrative Support

• Answer and route incoming calls, pages, and voicemails; take and deliver messages as needed.
• Welcome and announce visitors, manage access, and issue visitor passes.
• Maintain a clean, organized reception area and ensure office supplies are stocked.
• Sort, route, and distribute incoming/outgoing mail, faxes, and packages.
• Prepare and print correspondence, reports, memos, and fax cover sheets.
• Support the Human Resources Manager and assist with special projects as needed.

HR & Employee Services

• Onboard new hires: process Epicor entries, assign lockers/uniforms, conduct orientations, and issue badges.
• Maintain employee records (personal data, compensation, benefits, attendance, performance, and termination).
• Administer benefits (health, dental, vision, life, 401k) and manage enrollment, changes, and compliance.
• Process payroll weekly, verify accuracy, and compute wages.
• Administer performance review and employee recognition programs.
• Plan and conduct new hire orientations and employee meetings.
• Manage employee photos, sign-in sheets, kiosks, bulletin boards, and the employee directory.
• Support the HR department with company event planning.

Compliance & Records Management

• Maintain and update the Procedure Manual, Organizational Charts, and Departmental Kiosk information.
• Ensure compliance with HR laws and regulations; file accident reports and government-mandated documentation.
• Manage document retention and coordinate secure disposal of expired records.
• Compile personnel data and generate reports for leadership.
• Facilities & Operations Support
• Order catering for meetings and departments.
• Assist with building security and safety protocols.
• Act as liaison between employees and the company site doctor.
• Support wellness initiatives and health assessments.
• Manage uniform inventory, distribution, and report uniform issues with our vendor.

• Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED; and 1–3 years of related experience/training; or a combination of both. Human Resources Degree and SHRM Certification is a plus. 

• Language Skills: Read, write, and understand simple instructions and correspondence; communicate clearly in one-on-one or small group settings. Bi-lingual speaker in Spanish or Polish is a plus. 

• Math Skills: Add/subtract two-digit numbers; multiply/divide using 10s and 100s; apply math to money, weight, volume, and distance.

• Reasoning: Follow detailed, straightforward instructions; solve basic problems with common sense in standard situations.

• Computer Skills: Familiarity with Google, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Microsoft Word. HRIS experience is a plus. 

• Other Skills: Clear verbal communication, common sense, flexibility, and ability to multitask.

• Physical Demands: Regularly sit, stand, walk, and communicate verbally. Able to lift 40lbs. 

• Work Environment: Moderate noise level; accommodations available as needed.

Benefits: We offer medical (PPO), health saving account, flexible spending, dependent flex spending, dental, vision, paid vacation, paid holidays, short/long term disability, 401K with company match, life insurance/AD&D, accident plan, critical illness plan, hospital indemnity plan, legal plan and much more!