HR Operations & Payroll Specialist

Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a stable, established manufacturing operation where your work will directly support employees and site leadership every day.
• Step into a visible, hands-on role with real ownership over payroll and core HR operations.
• Be the go-to HR support person at the Bedford facility, giving you meaningful impact and strong internal visibility.
• Work in a role that blends payroll, onboarding, employee support, HR administration, and compliance.
• Join a company tied to essential building systems and energy-efficient solutions, offering long-term stability and practical purpose.

Location: This is a fully on-site opportunity in Bedford, Indiana, where you will work closely with employees and plant leadership in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Note: Must have 3 years of payroll processing experience, permanent U.S. work authorization, and the ability to work on-site in Bedford daily. Experience with an HRIS/payroll system is required, and Paylocity experience is a plus.

About Us We support a manufacturing operation that plays an important role in innovative building systems and operational excellence. Our team values accuracy, accountability, responsiveness, and practical support for employees and leaders on the ground. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Own biweekly payroll processing with a high level of accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality
• Audit timecards, process payroll changes and adjustments, and respond to employee payroll questions
• Maintain employee records in the HRIS, including job changes, compensation updates, status changes, and PTO tracking
• Coordinate onboarding paperwork, orientation support, I-9 compliance, and personnel file maintenance
• Assist with benefits administration, employee questions, and open enrollment support
• Help coordinate recruiting logistics such as interview scheduling, background checks, and candidate communication
• Serve as the primary HR operations contact for the Bedford facility and support employees and supervisors with day-to-day HR needs
• Maintain HR and safety documentation, including training records, OSHA-related documentation, and audit support
• Partner with site leadership and broader HR leadership to keep processes organized, compliant, and running smoothly

Qualifications

• 3 years of payroll processing experience
• Experience using an HRIS or payroll platform
• Paylocity experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally
• Solid understanding of basic HR operations, including onboarding and employee support
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment
• Strong organization, communication, and follow-through
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the chance to own important work, be trusted as a key support resource, and make a real difference at the site level. This is a great fit for someone who likes being dependable, detail-oriented, and hands-on in an environment where their contributions are visible and valued. You will be part of a business that supports essential operations and gives you the opportunity to grow your impact across payroll and HR.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance