HR Assistant in Phoenix, Arizona at GFT Ready Mix

GFT Ready Mix | Phoenix, Arizona

GFT Ready Mix is seeking an organized, dependable, and professional HR Assistant to support our Human Resources department and employees throughout the company.

This is a full-time, in-person position based at our Phoenix office. The HR Assistant will support onboarding, employee records, benefits, recruiting, HR systems, employee communications, leave documentation, compliance tracking, and general employee support.

• Position: HR Assistant
• Reports To: HR Manager
• Location: Phoenix, Arizona
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Schedule: Monday–Friday
• Pay: Based on experience

• Coordinate new hire onboarding, paperwork, orientation materials, and first-day preparation.
• Enter and maintain accurate employee information and documents in Paylocity.
• Coordinate background checks, drug testing, MVRs, and other pre-employment requirements.
• Maintain personnel files and track missing or expiring documentation.
• Assist employees with routine Paylocity questions and general HR needs.
• Support benefit enrollment, employee benefit questions, open enrollment, and benefit communications.
• Coordinate interviews, candidate communications, applicant tracking, and hiring documentation.
• Assist with leave documentation, workers' compensation paperwork, and confidential employee records.
• Maintain HR trackers and reports for new hires, terminations, benefits, leave, and compliance items.
• Assist with employee events, surveys, recognition programs, and HR communications.
• Support HR audits, employee relations documentation, and special projects.
• Escalate sensitive or complex employee matters to the HR Manager.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• 1–2 years of HR or related administrative experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or coursework in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, exercise discretion, and appropriately protect sensitive employee, compensation, medical, company, and HR information.
• Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion when handling sensitive situations.
• Strong customer-service skills and ability to interact professionally with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently, follow established procedures, and recognize when an issue should be escalated to the HR Manager.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work onsite during scheduled business hours.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with Paylocity or another HRIS preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Desire to continue learning and developing within Human Resources.

• Weekly pay
• Employer-paid medical coverage
• Dental and vision options
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays

GFT Ready Mix is an Equal Opportunity Employer.