HR Administrator: Temp-to-Perm

About the Opportunity

Our client, a well-established and growing organization in the distribution industry, is seeking a Human Resources Administrator to join their team on a temp-to-perm basis. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys balancing compliance, employee support, onboarding, benefits administration, and day-to-day HR operations in a fast-paced environment.

The Human Resources Administrator will serve as a key resource for employees and leaders while helping ensure HR processes remain compliant, organized, and employee-focused. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working across multiple HR functions.

Key Responsibilities

Benefits Administration

• Support administration of employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans
• Process benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations
• Assist with open enrollment communications and employee education
• Respond to employee benefit-related questions and coordinate with vendors as needed

Onboarding & New Hire Administration

• Coordinate onboarding activities for new employees across multiple departments
• Manage background checks, drug screenings, and pre-employment requirements
• Complete I-9 verification and employment eligibility documentation
• Conduct new hire orientations and ensure completion of required paperwork
• Maintain accurate and compliant personnel files

Compliance & HR Administration

• Maintain employee records and HR data with a high degree of accuracy
• Track policy acknowledgments and required employee documentation
• Assist with HR audits, reporting, and compliance initiatives
• Support handbook updates and employment law posting requirements
• Help ensure adherence to federal, state, and company policies

DOT/CDL Compliance (Preferred Experience)

• Maintain Driver Qualification (DQ) files
• Monitor CDL licenses, medical certifications, and expiration dates
• Assist with DOT compliance tracking and documentation
• Support compliance reviews and audits

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Support employee recognition programs, company events, and engagement initiatives
• Assist with internal HR communications
• Serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers regarding HR processes and policies
• Help foster a positive and productive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• 2+ years of HR administration or HR generalist experience
• Experience in distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or other operational environments preferred
• Working knowledge of employee benefits administration
• Experience with ADP or similar HRIS/payroll systems preferred
• Familiarity with DOT/CDL compliance requirements is a plus
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace

What We're Looking For

• Strong customer-service mindset and employee-focused approach
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, dependable, and highly organized
• Team-oriented with a willingness to learn and grow

Temp-to-Perm Opportunity

This position is being hired through a temporary employment arrangement with the expectation of transitioning to a permanent position based on performance and business needs.

Apply today to learn more about this confidential opportunity.