HR Administrator

HR Administrative Support

Pay Rate $26/hr Position Summary Provide day-to-day administrative and operational HR support to the plant, assisting with high-volume transactional and employee-facing activities. This role helps ensure timely and accurate execution of HR processes, supports employee inquiries, and enables the HR Manager to focus on more complex employee relations and strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide front-line HR support by responding to employee questions regarding policies, procedures, benefits, and general HR inquiries
• Maintain and update employee records in HR systems, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, including new hire paperwork, orientations, and system entries
• Support recruitment activities by scheduling interviews, coordinating candidate communications, and maintaining applicant tracking systems
• Coordinate and track leave of absences, attendance, and timekeeping processes (Kronos or similar systems)
• Assist with payroll support activities, including data entry, audits, and resolving basic discrepancies
• Prepare HR documents such as employment letters, job changes, disciplinary documentation, and reports
• Support compliance activities by maintaining personnel files and ensuring documentation is complete and up to date
• Assist in coordinating employee engagement activities, site communications, and events
• Partner with supervisors to gather information, route HR requests, and ensure timely follow-up
• Provide administrative support for employee relations activities (documentation, scheduling meetings, tracking cases)
• Manage general HR administrative tasks including filing, data tracking, reporting, and calendar coordination

Scope / Level of Responsibility

Focused on execution and administrative support, not decision-making. Works under direction of HR Manager on priority items. Supports both union and non-union populations in a manufacturing environment. Handles sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality. Operates in a fast-paced plant environment with shifting priorities.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred
• 1–3 years of administrative or HR support experience (manufacturing environment a plus)
• Basic understanding of HR processes (onboarding, timekeeping, payroll support, etc.)
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience with HRIS systems (Workday, Oracle, or similar) preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Effective communication skills and customer-service mindset

Key Traits for Success

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, "firefighting" environment
• Approachable and responsive to employee needs
• Able to balance administrative work with employee-facing support
• Takes initiative while knowing when to escalate issues

How This Role Supports the Business

This role provides critical administrative coverage so that core HR processes (timekeeping, hiring, onboarding, employee support) continue to run smoothly. It allows leadership and the HR Manager to focus on higher-risk areas such as employee relations, investigations, and labor considerations, which are especially important in a manufacturing and union environment.