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Grede

HR Assistant

Grede, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, United States, 53051

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Posted Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Are you ready to accelerate your career with a best-in-class organization that values innovation, dedication, and growth? Our employees at Grede are the key to our success and share our passion for teamwork, customer service, and operational excellence. If you want to join an industry-leading company that focuses on your professional growth and development, we’d love to hear from you!

The HR Assistant is responsible for hourly recruiting, onboarding, payroll processing, attendance administration, and daily HR operations for an hourly manufacturing workforce. This role owns the full cycle of hourly hiring and supports employees and supervisors through consistent execution of HR processes.

Location:

On-site Schedule:

Day shift with flexibility to come in early for third shift one to two times per month

Pay Range: Starting at

$50,000 annually . Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. This position may be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement plans.

What You’ll Do:

Own full-cycle hourly recruiting across all shifts

Post jobs, screen applicants, conduct interviews, and issue offers

Manage candidate communication and pre-employment requirements

Conduct new hire orientation and required safety training

Enter, update, and maintain employee data in the HRIS system

Process weekly hourly payroll and audit timekeeping accuracy

Track employee attendance and maintain attendance points per policy

Issue attendance-related disciplinary documentation as required

Maintain personnel files and HR documentation

Process employee status changes, corrective actions, and terminations

Provide guidance on basic employee concerns and policy questions

Track training completion and support engagement initiatives

Support audits, compliance requirements, and HR communications

Administer and maintain the Progressive Discipline Program for non-exempt employees

Review disciplinary actions and termination recommendations with supervisors and HR leadership

Maintain personnel, medical, and terminated employee files in accordance with record retention requirements

Maintain and track performance appraisals for non-exempt employees

Maintain accurate facility headcount and hire accordingly

Process employee transactions including status changes, promotions, wage changes, and terminations

Support positive employee relations through communication and engagement initiatives

Report unsafe conditions, injuries, and illnesses to supervision immediately

Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, quality, and employment regulations

Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the role

Perform other duties as assigned

Why You’ll Love Working for Us:

Competitive pay

Matching 401K

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Company paid Short Term Disability

Company Paid Term Life Insurance

What We Need from You:

High school diploma or equivalent

2–4 years of HR or recruiting experience

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Ability to handle confidential information professionally

Schedule flexibility

Manufacturing environment experience

Weekly hourly payroll experience

Experience with HRIS systems such as Dayforce

As a Fair Chance employer, Grede is committed to considering individuals who are rebuilding after past challenges. We believe full-time employment can be a powerful step toward long-term success.

To learn more about Grede, please visit our website at www.grede.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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