Administrative Support

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About the role

This position is responsible for providing administrative and clerical services to all departments in a manufacturing environment. This position will support four locations in the Grand Rapids/Kentwood area. Travel between plants will be required.

Responsibilities

• Support HR team with full time hourly and contingent labor onboarding processes, including postings, job offers, and background checks. This role may also support other departments as needed.
• Facilitate onboarding tasks including new hire orientation, completing I-9s, and new hire forms.
• Partner with agencies on tracking temp employee hours and conversions.
• Assist employees with benefit enrollment and changes.
• Provide general HR support and maintain employee records.
• Perform general office duties including ordering supplies, brand items, etc.
• Actively support and organize employee engagement activities including birthday lunches, retirement celebrations, visitor luncheons, and seasonal events.
• Support coordination of onsite customer visits.
• Encourage and lead community outreach and engagement activities including employee volunteering opportunities, local fundraisers, and employment opportunities.
• Assist employees with access to the Employee Center and First Up.
• Identify and resolve problems.
• Work to consistently meet and exceed customer requirements.
• Continuously strive for operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in an administrative human resources role required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and independent problem resolution.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications with emphasis on Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of internal company and external associates, both written and orally, including the telephone.
• Flexibility to work overtime/weekends, as required.
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs with or without accommodation.

Pay

Hourly base pay range: $22.93 - $27.36. Compensation is hourly and incentive eligible. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation.

This role is designated as Safety Sensitive and may require additional drug screening.

Benefits

• Benefits kick in on day one for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs with generous incentives.
• Family building benefits including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution (total up to 8% company contribution).
• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.