T he Senior HR Administrator provides complex administrative, project, and day-to-day functional support to the Human Resources Department at the plant. In addition to assisting with general administrative duties, the Senior HR Administrator supports the following HR sub-functional areas: Human Resource Information System (HRIS), record-keeping and reporting, recruiting and staffing, benefit administration, and employee relations, with little oversight. This is an hourly position reporting directly to the Human Resources Manager, supporting a 24/7 manufacturing environment. Average hourly rate of pay for this position ranges from $24/hour to $27/hour depending on skillsets and experience. Recruiting and Staffing + Assists HR Manager with planning to ensure proper non-exempt staffing levels within the production and support departments including development of employment advertisements and/or working with third-party staffing agencies as needed. + Schedules and actively participates in on-site panel interviews with candidates and supervisors. + Coordinates completion of all recruitment/new hire processes such as scheduling physicals, background checks, and reference checks. + Coordinates and facilitates orientation process for new employees. + Maintains online application system, including completion of quarterly standard deviation reporting and sending e-mail communications to candidates. + Facilitates the new hire onboarding and feedback process for new non-exempt employees. + Manages coordination of internal job transfer posting and selection process. Employee Relations + Leads Employee Engagement Teams that support social, networking, and technical opportunities in the plant. + Establishes and maintains an accurate and employee friendly environment. + Supports low-to-mid level employee relations by assisting HR Manager with investigations and employee complaints as needed. + Has oversight of all employee relation activities and recognition programs such as Company Picnic, Christmas party, Employee of the Month/Quarter, Leadership Dinner, etc. + Champions the plant Total Wellbeing Program, including leading an interactive and progressive team, facilitating communication, preparing the annual proposal including estimated expenses, and maintaining the budget. + Recommends improvements to HR support processes and procedures. + Coordinates preparation and submittal of Partners in Progress company newsletter articles. Benefit Administration + Provides day-to-day benefits administration services. Assists employees with claim issue resolution. + Coordinates and assists with facilitation of benefits orientations and other benefits training. + Conducts the annual benefits open enrollment process. + Assists with the facilitation, monitoring, and maintenance of plant Leave Management program, including distribution of paperwork, tracking status and time, along with progress of claims, and ensuring proper documentation is received. + Administers the Educational Reimbursement program for the plant by promoting its usage, reviewing all requests for policy compliance, processing disbursements to employees, and tracking and reporting program results. + Assists HR Manager with medical management processes and documentation, including reasonable accommodation assessments and workers compensation progress and status updates. Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) + Maintains existing input into HRIS system and is site subject matter expert on processes related to SAP, Employee Central, Kronos time clock system, internal recruiting systems, and other human resources technology. + Liaison and trainer for employees regarding questions related to HR technology. + Prepares, analyzes, and distributes reports that are necessary to carry out the functions of the department. Recordkeeping and Reporting + Confidentially coordinates and files (both electronically and hard copy, whichever is applicable) HR-specific records and employee files such as personnel, safety, training, legal, and medical files. + Maintains completion, tracking, and reporting of employee attendance policy, including preparation of corrective actions and issuing counseling to employees as needed. + Manages administration of performance management process for non-exempt employees, by tracking completion and facilitating the process. HR and Safety Administrative Support + Responsible for vendor management such as uniforms, vending machines, etc. + Provides administrative support to HR Manager and Plant Safety Leader by typing meeting minutes, notes, incident reports, etc. as needed. + Runs errands for the HR and Safety department as needed and plans and coordinates for meals when required. + Orders necessary office supplies for HR and Safety department. + Maintains plant communication including updating bulletin boards (paper and electronic), breakroom announcements/flyers, and plant newsletter. Minimum Qualifications & Experience: + High School Diploma or GED required, with minimum of 5 years of relevant HR experience or Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or similar program with some HR work experience. + Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite programs. + Familiar with industrial operations, preferably dairy or food manufacturing. + Technically sound in Human Resources fundamentals and best practices and the application of them in manufacturing operations. + Ability to relocate with geographic flexibility is highly desired.