What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Administrator position at Comrise?
Location: Tuscaloosa, AL (100% On-Site)
Pay Rate: $28.00 / hour (W2 Contract)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Duration: 6-Month Contract (Extensions likely)
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a tenured, highly organized Office Administrator to join a leading global building products manufacturer in Tuscaloosa, AL.
This 100% on-site role provides critical operational, payroll, and event support to plant leadership while ensuring smooth daily administration across Production, Finance, HR, and EHS departments.
Key Responsibilities
- Payroll & Timekeeping: Oversee daily/weekly time and attendance tracking and assist with payroll processing and entry.
- Office & Vendor Operations: Purchase office supplies, manage digital/physical filing systems, and serve as the main point of contact for designated facility vendors.
- Culture & Events: Actively serve on the Employee Appreciation Committee, manage corporate charitable donations, and plan internal meetings, events, and catered lunches.
- Data & Financial Support: Execute high-volume data entry, manage purchase order (PO) requisitions, resolve billing discrepancies, and prepare leadership reports.
- Administrative Coordination: Draft department communications, manage schedules, handle postal duties, and build polished spreadsheets and presentations.
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience: 3 years of professional administrative or office management experience (manufacturing, industrial, or plant environment preferred).
- Union Environment: Prior experience working within a unionized workforce/environment is a strong plus.
- Core Competencies: Solid background in payroll/time tracking, PO requisitions, vendor coordination, and filing management.
- Tech Proficiency: Advanced proficiency with Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides, Calendar) or MS Office equivalent.
- Discretion: Proven ability to handle sensitive personnel and financial records with strict confidentiality.
Work Environment & PPE Requirements
- On-Site Plant Walkthroughs: While primarily office-based, this role requires periodically walking through or working within manufacturing plant areas.
- Safety Gear: Candidates must be comfortable and cleared to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including steel-toed boots, eye protection, and ear protection when on the plant floor.
- (Note: Safety shoe expense reimbursement provided).
Salary : $28