HR Administrator

AP Professionals is partnering with an innovative local food manufacturing company in search of a talented HR Administrator. This role is responsible for supporting recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and compliance, while contributing to progressive initiatives that enhance employee engagement and organizational culture. The ideal candidate will be a self starter with strong critical thinking skills and looking to grow within a dynamic organization.

• Assist in recruitment by sourcing qualified candidates for designated positions, conducting phone interviews, and scheduling in-person interviews.
• Manage the new hire onboarding process, including extending job offers, conducting pre-employment screenings, coordinating with managers to develop onboarding plans, leading new hire orientations, and facilitating benefits enrollment.
• Handle employee offboarding as needed by drafting separation letters, managing benefits offboarding, updating the HRIS, and coordinating internal preparations for offboarding.
• Organize and maintain personnel files.
• Manage the HRIS and ensures data accuracy by processing employee data changes, such as pay rate adjustments, direct deposits, and benefits information, with a focus on proactive issue resolution.
• Process weekly and biweekly payroll for the organization.
• Assist in maintaining and funding employee and company HSA contributions.
• Support open enrollment for employees across multiple states in collaboration with the benefits broker.
• Reconcile monthly benefits billing statements and submit them to the finance department.
• Conduct and support employee engagement initiatives and company events.

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field.

• Several years experience in HR or related field.
• Experience with HRIS platforms, preferred.
• Experience with payroll and benefits administration, preferred.

• Fundamental understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a focus on thorough follow-up.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, conscientiousness, and reliability.
• Ability to think critically, solve problems, and innovate independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other computer skills.
• Trustworthiness with confidential or sensitive information.
• A proactive attitude and a strong desire to excel and take initiative within the department.