HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINIISTRATOR

· Conducts or coordinates background checks and employee eligibility verifications.

· Reviews, tracks, and maintains employee training records, including skills training matrices and required compliance documentation.

· Supports new hire orientation, onboarding activities, and employee recognition programs.

· Performs routine administrative tasks required to support HR programs, including compensation, benefits, leave administration, employee records, and talent management processes.

· Responds to employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex or sensitive matters to the Human Resources Director as appropriate.

· Enters and maintains workers’ compensation accident investigation information in the appropriate portal and supports required follow-up documentation.

· Attends and participates in employee relations matters, including minor disciplinary meetings, terminations, and workplace investigations.

· Supports compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, as well as company policies, procedures, and recommended HR best practices.

· Maintains current knowledge of HR trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies in human resources, talent management, payroll, and employment law.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

· Associate degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.

· Minimum of three (3) years of human resources experience required, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

· Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR compliance requirements.

· Experience with HRIS and payroll systems required; Paycom experience strongly preferred.

· Payroll experience required, including familiarity with payroll processing, time and attendance review, payroll deductions, employee status changes, and confidential payroll records.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently with strong follow-through.

· Union experience required, including experience supporting employee relations, contract interpretation, grievance-related matters, and compliance with collective bargaining agreement requirements.

· Knowledge of company policies, procedures, and benefit programs, or the ability and willingness to learn them quickly.

· Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and a sense of urgency in addressing employee and business needs.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally at all levels of the organization.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

· Excellent interpersonal, organizational, conflict-resolution, and attention-to-detail skills.

· Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and build effective working relationships.

· Bilingual English/Spanish skills a plus.