Human Resources (Hr) Assistant

Milwaukee Valve Company is seeking to add a Human Resources Assistant to our team at our facility in New Berlin, WI. This position is 100% on-site with no opportunity to commute remotely. This is a salaried-exempt position with a starting wage commensurate on qualifications. The schedule is relatively flexible being on 1st shift with regular office hours.

An offer of employment made by Milwaukee Valve for this position would be contingent upon successfully completing our required drug screen test.

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Established in 1901, Milwaukee Valve manufactures valves for a variety of industries including Industrial, Commercial, Fire Protection, Marine and the dry bulk hauling industries. Our products have been installed on every U.S. Navy ship built for the last 50 years.

Our heritage, our people, and our passion is to be the best, and Milwaukee Valve is proud of its engineering excellence and its employees who take pride and dedication in their work. In return, Milwaukee Valve offers an excellent benefit package, competitive wages, and promotional opportunities including Health, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance options, Flex Spending, 401K with employer match, tuition assistance, paid time off, and shift premiums. For more information please visit:

Our Homepage

Employee Testimonial Video

Milwaukee Valve Company Headquarters Tour

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Summary- The Human Resources Assistant (HR Assistant) provides administrative and operational support to the HR Department, ensuring the smooth running of everyday HR functions. This role assists with responsibilities in nearly all areas of HR, including but not limited to: recruitment/retention, onboarding, policy implementation, payroll, employee relations, and more.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities to which competency will be measured include the following:

• Assists in the day-to-day operations of the HR Department.
• Serves as a trusted resource for all associates, proactively identifying and addressing their needs.
• Assists in recruiting, interviewing, and selecting candidates to fill vacant positions.
• Assists in planning and conducting new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals.
• Assists in coordinating management training in areas such as interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, safety, sexual harassment, and more.
• Communicates appropriate resolution of employee relation issues to management.
• Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs. Assists with correct interpretation of said company policies and procedures.
• Supports and actively assists in administering performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization.
• Assists the H.R. team in administering benefit programs such as life, health, dental and disability insurances, pension plans, paid time off, leave of absence, and employee assistance programs.
• Assists with the preparation of employee separation notices & related documentation, and conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.
• Provides suggestions to improve HR policies & procedures to reduce absenteeism and turnover, increase employee morale and retention, increase efficiency, etc.
• Positively represents the company at employer-sponsored events, trainings, meetings, etc.
• Assists with processing payroll, tracking time and attendance, and maintaining documentation and records.
• Assists with the coordination of company-related employee functions, posting announcements and recognition notices, and administering employee performance assessments.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Additional Requirements- To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following requirements and competencies:

Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Interpersonal Skills- Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Written Communication- Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork- Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Change Management- Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.

Judgement- Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Motivation- Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Planning/Organizing- Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

Professionalism- Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity- Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Safety and Security- Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability- Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Dependability- Follows instructions, responds to leadership direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative- Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation- Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Qualifications- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience- An Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or 6 months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills- Ability to read and interpret summary plan descriptions and policies and effectively explain them. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations and direct employees to the correct information or source. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Computer Skills- Ability to operate a personal computer and learn payroll, training, timekeeping, and attendance tracking system. Ability to learn Microsoft Office programs such as PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc., as well as Kwik-Tag.

Physical Demands- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.