Payroll Administrator Assistant

About the role

Hitachi Energy is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented HR Administrative Assistant with strong payroll expertise to join our fast-paced Human Resources team. With a workforce of 300+ employees, accurate and timely payroll processing is essential—and we need someone who can hit the ground running. In this critical role, you will support the full employee lifecycle from recruitment to exit—including significant involvement in payroll processing and issue resolution. We're currently transitioning from UKG Kronos to ADP Time & Attendance, and your experience will be instrumental in ensuring a smooth transition and continued accuracy. You’ll also assist in recruiting, onboarding, and supporting employee engagement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute weekly payroll processes with a high level of accuracy for 300+ employees.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll laws and reporting requirements.
• Assist with the transition from UKG Kronos to ADP Time & Attendance—experience with either or both systems is highly desirable.
• Maintain accurate employee records and timekeeping data.
• Support the full recruitment cycle—from sourcing to offer management.
• Assist with new hire orientation and onboarding activities.
• Coordinate interviews, meetings, and recruitment events.
• Track and analyze recruitment metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Business, HR, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of direct payroll experience required, preferably in a manufacturing or high-volume environment.
• Hands-on experience with UKG Kronos and/or ADP Time & Attendance systems is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Workday is a plus.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Skills

• Strong computer skills and eagerness to learn new systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.

More About Us: At Hitachi Energy, we’re committed to powering good for a sustainable energy future. You’ll join a collaborative team that values your growth, encourages innovation, and supports your career development through continuous learning and global opportunities. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Publication date: 2026-09-23