HR Assistant

Company Overview: Mead Lumber Company, is a leading provider of products for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. With 50+ operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee-owned and ranked as the 12th largest building material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. At Mead Lumber, we strive to create a team that works and succeeds together every day in an authentic, team-oriented setting.

• Employee Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will have a stake in our shared success.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that support your lifestyle.
• Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, providing ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.

Job Summary: The HR Assistant supports payroll and benefits administration by assisting with timecard review, data accuracy, employee record maintenance, and payroll-related processes. This role also provides HR support across onboarding, HRIS data entry, compliance documentation, and employee communications, helping ensure efficient and accurate HR operations.

Location: This is an on-site position located at our Columbus, Nebraska Administrative Office.

• Support payroll processing by reviewing timecards, auditing hours, assisting with corrections, and troubleshooting timekeeping issues.

• Provide backup support for payroll and benefits during high-volume periods or staff absences.

• Assist with benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations in the HRIS.

• Help process payroll garnishments, employment verifications, and employee terminations in accordance with company policy.

• Ensure accuracy of employee data related to pay, deductions, timekeeping, and benefit eligibility.

• Assist with employee communications related to payroll and benefit programs.

• Cross-train in payroll and benefits functions to support department coverage and continuity.

• Enter and maintain employee records in the HRIS.

• Track required compliance documentation (I-9s, W-4s, acknowledgements, certifications, etc.).

• Assist with reporting, audits, and system testing or troubleshooting as needed.

• Assist with job postings, pre-employment processes, and onboarding paperwork.

• Coordinate background checks, drug screens, and new hire data entry.

• Maintain accurate candidate and new hire records in HR systems.

• Respond to general employee inquiries or route them appropriately.

• Assist with HR communications, announcements, and internal postings.

• Support HR projects, process improvements, and administrative needs while maintaining confidentiality.