HR & Accounting/Sales assistant

NOW HIRING • TEMPE, AZ • BILINGUAL PREFERRED

HR & Accounting / Sales Assistant

A hands-on HR role at a growing Tempe manufacturing facility - with real cross-training into accounting and sales.

WHO WE ARE

Sportex Apparel of Arizona, Inc. is a fast-growing Safety & Promotional Marketing company based in Tempe, just west of Downtown Tempe and ASU. We design, manufacture, and decorate promotional and safety products for clients across the country - and we're expanding rapidly.

Our environment is energetic, fast-paced, and team-oriented. People here lean in, learn quickly, and get real opportunities to grow.

THE ROLE

We're looking for an HR & Accounting professional - bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred - to support our onsite team and administrative operations at our Tempe manufacturing facility.

You'll own a wide range of HR responsibilities: employee relations, performance management, compensation & benefits, talent acquisition, learning & development, and payroll. You'll also be cross-trained in our accounting and sales processing areas, giving you a real, full-picture view of how our front office operates - the kind of exposure that builds careers.

- Bilingual (English/Spanish)? We strongly encourage bilingual candidates to apply. You'll be a key bridge between our team and our manufacturing floor.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Own payroll and HR - act as the liaison between employees, applicants, and management
• Drive recruiting - lead interviews, counsel managers on candidate selection, conduct exit interviews, and recommend process improvements
• Onboard new hires - manage orientation, I-9 compliance, and all required paperwork
• Run bi-weekly payroll - process payroll and related tasks including garnishments, PTO, employee purchase programs, and timekeeping
• Maintain clean records - keep employee data accurate and current in our payroll software (UKG)
• Keep performance reviews on track - oversee evaluation schedules so reviews actually happen on time
• Cross-train across the front office - learn our sales processing and accounting workflows
• Be the friendly face - deliver excellent customer service to callers, visitors, and the team itself
• Pitch in - handle clerical work and special projects as they come up

SKILLS WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Strong knowledge of HR and payroll best practices
• In-depth understanding of federal and Arizona labor laws
• Experience with hiring and termination procedures and compliance
• Benefits administration knowledge
• General accounting fundamentals
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office - especially Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Adaptable in a changing environment without losing focus
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills across every level of the company

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Required: Minimum 5 years of payroll processing experience for 50+ employees
• Required: Up-to-date knowledge of Arizona state labor laws
• Required: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Strong plus: Fluency in Spanish (verbal and written)
• Preferred: 5+ years of manufacturing industry experience
• Plus: Experience with Ascentis or UKG payroll software

WHY THIS ROLE IS WORTH YOUR TIME

• Broad scope, real ownership - you'll touch HR, payroll, accounting, and sales — not just one narrow slice
• Bilingual skills are valued here - if you speak Spanish, you'll use it every day in a role that genuinely needs it
• A growing company - we're expanding fast, and that means new opportunities open up regularly
• Right in the heart of Tempe - easy commute, walkable lunch spots, and a real team environment

READY TO APPLY?

Send us your resume along with a quick note about your HR and payroll experience - especially if you've worked in manufacturing, with UKG or Ascentis, or in a bilingual environment.

Starting salary range: DOE (depends on experience), with real room to grow based on performance.