Job Description
Job Description
Human Resources Assistant
Pay Rate: $20–$23 per hour
Work Arrangement: Please DO NOT apply if you cannot reliably commute to this location: 435 Metroplex Dr., Nashville, TN 37211. This position is 100% on-site.
Please ONLY apply if you have at least 1-2 years of HR Experience and not just recruiting experience.
Cornell Pump Company is seeking a motivated Human Resources Assistant to join the Nashville, Tennessee team! This role supports a wide range of HR functions and works closely with the HR Department to help deliver services, policies, and programs that foster a safe, positive, and productive workplace.
This position offers hands-on experience in many areas of HR, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, payroll, compliance, and policy implementation.
What You’ll Do
- Support day-to-day HR operations.
- Assist with hiring, onboarding, and terminations.
- Post jobs, review candidates, schedule interviews, and coordinate recruiting with hiring managers.
- Maintain employee data in the HRIS system.
- Perform payroll functions, ensuring accurate and timely wage payments.
- Coordinate orientation and training sessions for new hires.
- Support benefits administration, including open enrollment communications.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
- Respond to employee questions with timely and clear communication.
What We’re Looking For
- 1–2 years of HR experience.
- Knowledge of HR principles, practices, and employment law basics.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- High level of discretion when handling confidential information.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
What We Offer
Cornell Pump takes pride in offering competitive pay, advancement opportunities, and a supportive work environment. We also provide excellent benefits, including:
- PTO & Holidays: Minimum of 2 weeks paid PTO + 10 paid holidays.
- 401(k): Up to 7.5% (3% employer contribution and up to another 4.5% employer matching) based on your contribution thereafter: immediate full vesting
- Medical: Choice of PPO or HDHP with HSA.
- Dental & Vision coverage.
- Pet Insurance
- Company-Paid Coverage: Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability.
- Parental Leave: 2 weeks paid.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – company paid.
- Safety Benefits: Up to $250 every 2 years for safety shoes, and up to $250 every 2 years for prescription safety glasses (voucher or reimbursement).
- Additional Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental Life and AD&D insurance.
- Supplemental Health Insurance: hospital, accident, and critical illness insurance
About Cornell Pump Company
For over 77 years, Cornell Pump has been a leader in manufacturing centrifugal pumps for industries including agriculture, industrial, municipal, rental, and mining. With facilities in Clackamas, OR, Vancouver, WA and Rock Hill, South Carolina, we are proud of our dynamic, collaborative workplace where growth opportunities, competitive salaries, and excellent benefits are the norm.
A good life begins with a good company. Find your place at Cornell Pump Company—apply today, and let’s grow together!
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
- EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability
- Oregon OSHA Rights
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act
- Family and Medical Leave Act
- https://www.cornellpump.com/privacy-policy/