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Job Title: Human Resources Administrator
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Human Resources Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt (regular, full-time)
Salary: $50,000 - $55,000
Work schedule: Monday – Friday 9:00AM – 5:00 PM; occasional evening or weekends
Prepared/Revised Date: 2/2026
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Job Summary: The Human Resources Administrator is responsible for supporting and working alongside the Deputy Director of People & Culture, the Human Resources Strategy Manager, and the Senior Human Resources Generalist.
Duties and Responsibilities: The Human Resources Administrator plays a key role in shaping the overall staff experience by supporting day-to-day HR operations, coordinating activities, and facilitating a seamless onboarding process for new hires. This position is instrumental in supporting payroll, recruitment, benefits administration, compliance, training, reporting, and various HR initiatives and special projects.
This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who can effectively manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and serve as a responsive and collaborative partner to employees and leadership.
HR Operations & Employee Support
- Collaborate, engage, and respond to employees and leaders regarding HR-related questions, issues, and concerns.
- Serve as a trusted point of contact while maintaining cooperative, confidential, and courteous relationships with staff.
- Support HR compliance efforts and ensure adherence to federal and state employment laws and internal policies.
Payroll & HR Administration
- Process and support internal payroll process ensuring accuracy of employee data, reporting, and records.
- Maintain HRIS and personnel files with high attention to detail and confidentiality.
- Assist with benefits administration and employee data management.
- Prepare and generate accurate HR reports and documentation.
- Perform additional administrative duties and special projects as requested.
Recruitment & Onboarding
- Support onboarding processes to ensure positive and efficient new employee experience.
- Assist with training coordination and related documentation.
Administrative Excellence
- Effectively manage a wide range of tasks and objectives while balancing frequent interruptions.
- Adapt well to stopping and starting tasks while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
- Demonstrate strong organizational skills and maintain accuracy under pressure.
Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in human resources, finance, business, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
- 2-5 years of progressive experience in HR, payroll or administrative experience.
- Experience working in a union environment with knowledge of related regulations and procedures.
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) / HRIS integration preferred but not required.
- Must be able to work a standard schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, with occasional evening or weekends.
Performance Standards & Core Competencies
- Highly Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Zoom.
- Comfortable and discreet in handling confidential information.
- Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws, regulations, and guidelines.
- People person – strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Sound decision making and ability to drive multiple projects simultaneously.
- Highly responsible, reliable, and trustworthy.
- Strong organizational skills, detail oriented and accuracy under pressure.
- Motivated and Self-Starter – Works best with limited oversight.
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000