Human Resources Administrator

Scope of Position:

Working under the general direction of the CFO, the HR Administrator performs a wide variety of duties related to the administration of Human Resources. This position oversees the hiring process for factory employees and other administrative positions, maintains confidential employee records, and assists employees with matters related to compensation and company benefits. These activities support the overall business plan and departmental objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process weekly payroll for factory and office personnel. Ensure that employee hours are accurately recorded. Track vacation, sick and personal leave, attendance, lost time from FMLA/STD,
• Process FMLA and STD paperwork.
• Coordinate and administer comprehensive Employee Benefit Programs ensuring compliance with corporate guidelines.
• Plan and conduct new employee orientations to foster positive attitude toward company goals.
• Manage the talent acquisition process, which includes recruiting, screening, and interviewing prospective candidates to fill current and anticipated vacancies.
• Establish and maintain relationships with staffing agencies to facilitate temporary staffing needs and permanent employee recruitment and placement.
• Review wage surveys within labor market to determine competitive wage rates.
• Prepare reports and recommend procedures to reduce absenteeism and turnover.
• Facilitate the necessary resources to support employee development and training. Coordinate management training in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, safety, and sexual harassment.
• Support current and future business needs through development, engagement, motivation, and preservation of human capital.
• Develop and implement employee retention strategies.
• Investigate employee issues and conflicts. Coordinate and facilitate disciplinary meetings and procedures, terminations, resignations, and conduct exit interviews.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding company policies, procedures, and programs.
• Provide guidance and support to employees regarding personal and employment related concerns.
• Implement company policies, procedures, and internal controls. Monitor and ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices. Review policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends, best practices, regulatory changes, talent management, and employment law.
• Coordinate with outside suppliers to provide employee services, such as cafeteria, transportation, or relocation assistance.
• Serve as designated backup support for the Accounting Clerk, performing accounting and administrative duties as needed to ensure continuity of daily operations.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• 5 -- 10 years of Human Resources experience
• A solid understanding of the key principles of employment law
• Must possess exceptional communication skills, including the ability to listen and effectively verbalize ideas.
• Ability to navigate difficult conversations with appropriate discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain appropriate work and personal boundaries.
• Knowledge of and ability to use relevant computer systems and software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook