Human Resources Confidential Administrative Assistant

MGE Underground is a growing utility infrastructure contractor serving utility companies from our Paso Robles headquarters and regional hubs throughout California. Our mission is to support our clients’ expanding utility and infrastructure requirements by positioning MGE as the leading provider of innovative construction solutions at the best value.

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The Human Resources Assistant provides administrative support for HR functions, including union onboarding, employment verifications, compliance documentation, and employee file management. This role ensures accurate processing of employment records, maintains I-9 compliance, coordinates audits, and supports daily HR operations while maintaining confidentiality and regulatory compliance.

The schedule for this position is Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – Process union new hire onboarding, including document collection, file management, and data entry into relevant systems. Assist with non-union onboarding as needed. Communicate Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) correspondence via email to the appropriate employees and supervisors, and ensure all correspondence is properly filed and maintained for recordkeeping. Process union referrals that are not selected for hire, including completing required paperwork and documentation.

Conduct follow-up calls with non-union new hires after successful onboarding completion. Assist in filing all employee documents sent to HR from various departments. Maintain and update employment records in the HRIS system. Ensure confidential and accurate recordkeeping of employment files. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Provide general support across HR functions and processes. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn HRIS and other Human Resources systems
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High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Minimum 2 years of administrative experience.

Pay: $25.00 -$28.00 per hour
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
~Vacation accrual for all non-exempt employees in addition to ten paid company holidays.
~ Multiple monitors, standing desks, and other ergonomic equipment to match your work style.
~ Monthly birthday celebrations, team lunches, company-wide employee recognition events, and other employee engagement opportunities.
~ Employer-sponsored learning/career development opportunities and conferences/seminars.
~ Employee Assistance Program: no-cost counseling, legal consultation, financial consultation, ID recovery, emotional well-being resources, dependent care resources, and crisis consultation.

Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.