What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Administrator position at WK&T?
General Summary:
Performs a wide range of administrative duties and office support for the CFO, managers, and employees of WK&T, Ardmore Telephone Company, and TMS to facilitate the efficient operation of the organization, focusing in recruitment, human resources administration, benefits administration, and employee events. Performs duties of a highly confidential nature that require broad and comprehensive knowledge of the company’s policies and operations. Responsibilities require discretion, judgment, tact, and poise.
Essential Job Functions:
- Prepare paperwork and schedules for smooth new-hire onboarding process, coordinating with cross-functional departments to deliver an exceptional first-day experience.
- Handle all administrative tasks for onboarding, new-hire orientations, and exit interviews, including data entry in human resources information systems (HRIS) and audits for accuracy and compliance.
- Assist in coordinating maintenance needs for campus buildings and employee locations.
- Participate as member of Safety Committee.
- May perform all or some payroll processing, including biweekly and semimonthly updates to employee files, bonus/incentive pay, vacation/sick pay, expense reimbursements, hourly-employee validations, and benefits changes.
- Assist in maintaining the BambooHR database (or other HR software if implemented at a later date).
- Assist in the communication, interpretation, and upkeep of employee handbook, employee directory, and organizational chart.
- Assist in communication with retirees on post-retirement benefits and retiree events.
- Assist in administering safety and compliance trainings for all employees.
- Assist in organizing company/employee events (lunches, breakfasts, after-hours events, etc.).
- Provides administrative assistance, such as writing and editing e-mails, drafting memos, and preparing communications to employees.
- Organizes interviews, including scheduling, and sending reminders.
· Participates in conferences and meetings as requested by management.
- Maintains comprehensive and accurate records.
- Performs some accounting duties.
- Attends all employee functions unless written approval from CEO or CFO to be excused.
- Assists with special projects as directed by CFO.
- Ability to travel 3-5 business days as needed for the company.
- All other HR duties as assigned by the CFO.
Education and Experience:
Associate degree and progressive prior experience in a role requiring strong organizational skills. SHRM – CP preferred & OSHA-30 certification preferred but not required.