The Plant Human Resources Administrator provides direct support to the company’s manufacturing plant staff while serving as a liaison with the Corporate HR team. This position plays a vital role in recruitment, onboarding, compliance, training, employee relations, and day-to-day HR administration. The Plant HR Administrator ensures plant operations are aligned with company policies, federal/state regulations, and corporate HR initiatives while fostering a positive, supportive work environment.
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) read, write, and speak both required
Tasks/Responsibilities:
- Schedule and conduct interviews with potential hires for plant staff
- Actively pursue new recruiting methods
- Facilitate onboarding through the company HRIS system (currently BambooHR).
- Complete all new hire processes, including E-Verify, drug screening, fingerprint setup, and entry into timekeeping systems.
- Report all new hires to the State Attorney General.
- Conduct new hire safety and health orientations.
- Serve as a first point of contact for plant employees regarding HR-related matters.
- Educate employees on company benefits, assist with enrollment or waivers.
- Maintain and monitor attendance/point system; issue counseling and warnings as needed.
- Conduct exit interviews for resignations and terminations.
- Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures across plant staff.
- Actively participate in meetings and plant events; coordinate celebrations (birthdays, anniversaries, safety awards).
- Assist Plant Management in continuing to improve morale and support company culture initiatives.
- Maintain daily communication with HR Manager to seek guidance on employee complaints, disputes, and sensitive issues.
- Conduct base and level training sessions for plant staff
- Grade training tests and upload results into employee profiles in BambooHR.
- Maintain accurate training documentation and compliance records.
- Compile and distribute daily staffing and plant reports with supporting documentation.
- Track employee time punches for attendance records.
- Maintain supplies inventory (e.g., water bottles, swag, snacks, water) and communicate with HR Manager and Purchasing agent monthly on needs.
- Write and distribute memos, letters, correspondence, and forms as needed.
- Perform other HR-related duties as assigned.
Skills/Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework in HR or business preferred.
- Verifiable experience in HR administration within a manufacturing environment.
- Outgoing personality with positive attitude and strong communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to handle multiple priorities.
- Ability to remain professional in stressful situations while maintaining confidentiality.
- General knowledge of federal and state employment laws and practices.
- Strong ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), Adobe, SharePoint, and HRIS systems (BambooHR preferred).