Human Resource & Payroll Assistant

Aventon is an electric bicycle company that is passionate about creating high-quality, stylish, and affordable ebikes. We believe that e-bikes have the potential to revolutionize transportation and make it more accessible for everyone. Aventon is committed to providing our customers with the best possible riding experience, and we are always looking for ways to improve our products and services.

Position Summary

The HR & Payroll Assistant is a key member of the Human Resources team, reporting directly to the HR Manager and supporting the day-to-day execution of HR, payroll, and office operations. This role plays an important part in delivering an exceptional employee experience by supporting the employee lifecycle, maintaining accurate HR records, assisting with payroll administration, coordinating leave and workers' compensation processes, and ensuring HR operations remain organized, compliant, and efficient.

As a central resource for employees, visitors, and internal teams, the HR & Payroll Assistant also helps coordinate daily office operations and provides administrative support that keeps our headquarters running smoothly. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, customer-focused, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

About Aventon

Aventon is an electric bicycle company that is passionate about creating high-quality, stylish, and affordable ebikes. We believe that e-bikes have the potential to revolutionize transportation and make it more accessible for everyone. Aventon is committed to providing our customers with the best possible riding experience, and we are always looking for ways to improve our products and services.

Position Summary

The HR & Payroll Assistant is a key member of the Human Resources team, reporting directly to the HR Manager and supporting the day-to-day execution of HR, payroll, and office operations. This role plays an important part in delivering an exceptional employee experience by supporting the employee lifecycle, maintaining accurate HR records, assisting with payroll administration, coordinating leave and workers' compensation processes, and ensuring HR operations remain organized, compliant, and efficient.

As a central resource for employees, visitors, and internal teams, the HR & Payroll Assistant also helps coordinate daily office operations and provides administrative support that keeps our headquarters running smoothly. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, customer-focused, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department by providing administrative support across HR, payroll, compliance, and office operations
• Coordinate new hire onboarding, including preparing employment documentation, entering employee information into HRIS systems, scheduling orientations, and ensuring all required paperwork is completed
• Maintain accurate employee personnel files, HR records, and employment documentation in compliance with company policies and applicable laws
• Process employee status changes, including promotions, transfers, compensation changes, and separations
• Monitor employee time and attendance records, review timecards for accuracy, and partner with supervisors to resolve discrepancies
• Assist with payroll preparation, including timecard validation, payroll data entry, payroll audits, and payroll reporting to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, company policies, HR procedures, employment verification, benefits, and general HR-related matters
• Assist with the administration and tracking of employees leaves of absence, including FMLA, CFRA, Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL), ADA accommodations, and other protected leaves
• Coordinate the intake and documentation of workers' compensation claims, maintain claim records, and assist with return-to-work documentation
• Maintain OSHA logs, safety records, incident reports, and other compliance…