Plant Administrator

We are looking for a dedicated Plant Administrator to join our team in Roanoke, Virginia. This role is critical in supporting both human resources and plant operations, ensuring seamless administrative processes and compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in payroll administration, employee relations, and safety management while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities:
• Administer weekly payroll processing for hourly employees, including troubleshooting, timekeeping, and collaborating with the corporate payroll department.
• Provide training and guidance to personnel involved in payroll processing.
• Assist HR staff with benefits administration, worker’s compensation claims, unemployment claims, and monthly reporting requirements.
• Conduct orientation sessions for new hires, ensuring a smooth onboarding process.
• Maintain and update employee personnel files, electronic records, and supporting documentation for hires, promotions, transfers, and terminations.
• Address employee concerns related to payroll and human resource matters.
• Support plant safety initiatives by managing reporting, incident investigations, training programs, and safety committee activities.
• Conduct safety orientations for new hires, vendors, visitors, and contractors.
• Manage employee communication boards to ensure timely and accurate posting of internal and external information.
• Provide administrative assistance to the Plant Manager and other personnel as needed, including office and plant support duties.
• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an office-related role, preferably with HR or administrative functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with payroll systems such as ADP and HRIS platforms.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet overlapping deadlines independently.
• Experience in safety management and compliance is a plus.

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