The HR/Payroll Assistant provides essential administrative support to the Human Resources department, contributing to the smooth operation of key HR functions. This role is responsible for maintaining employee records, coordinating onboarding activities, tracking attendance, and serving as a first point of contact for general employee inquiries.
In addition to daily HR support, the HR/Payroll Assistant plays a vital role in the initial processing and tracking of employee leave of absence requests, workplace accommodations, workers’ compensation claims, and safety documentation. This position also offers the opportunity to assist the HR/Payroll Coordinator with payroll-related tasks such as timecard validation and data entry.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of handling sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, this role is responsible for the following:
- Support the onboarding process by preparing new hire documentation, entering employee data, and scheduling orientation.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, both electronically and in physical files.
- Monitor and track employee time and attendance; follow up with supervisors on missing or incomplete records.
- Respond to employee questions regarding company policies, procedures, benefits, and HR documentation.
- Process and track initial leave of absence and accommodation requests, ensuring timely documentation and communication with the HR Manager.
- Assist with workers’ compensation claim intake, including incident documentation, initial reporting, and case tracking.
- Maintain safety records, support incident reporting, and ensure proper documentation for compliance and audits.
- Assist the HR/Payroll Coordinator with payroll support tasks as needed, such as reviewing timesheets and responding to payroll-related inquiries.
- Generate and maintain HR tracking logs, spreadsheets, and internal reports.
- Provide general administrative support for HR projects, audits, and compliance activities.
- Ensure all work is completed with a high degree of confidentiality and in compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
- Assist in screening applicants and scheduling Interviews
Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
- 1–2 years of experience in an administrative, HR, or payroll support role.
- Familiarity with HRIS systems, timekeeping tools, and document management platforms.
- Basic understanding of FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation, and workplace safety compliance is a plus.
- Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Workspace.
KEYS TO SUCCESS:
- 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 don’t shy away from a challenge and take every opportunity to learn and grow. You’re accountable, can admit when you’re 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 aren’t afraid to speak up about what is working, and what isn’t.
- ENGAGED – you love the work, love the product, and believe in the mission. If you don’t connect with something about Avant Sports, this probably isn’t the place for you.
$49,920 - $58,240 a year
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Ride Aventon, Inc. (“the Company” or “Aventon”) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Aventon is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please email our Human Resources at hr@aventon.com.
This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.
