Sr. Human Resources Administrator

About the Role

Seadrift Coke L.P. is a wholly owned subsidiary of GrafTech International. GrafTech International is the leader in the graphite industry focused on maximizing customers' bottom lines and providing unparalleled service, while developing cutting-edge technology that sets the standard in the steel industry. GrafTech International has a challenging opportunity for a Sr. Human Resources Administrator.

The Sr. Human Resources Administrator manages all the site's payroll process to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. This position manages payroll preparation from timecard review through final submission, validates employee pay and personnel changes, resolves payroll and timekeeping discrepancies, maintains supporting documentation, and completes post-payroll reconciliation and reporting. The position works closely with employees, supervisors, managers, corporate payroll, and third-party payroll providers to ensure compliance with company procedures, wage-and-hour requirements, and established payroll deadlines. In addition to payroll responsibilities, the role provides advanced HR administrative support across the employee lifecycle, maintains confidential records, benefits administration, and prepares workforce reports. This position also supports the human resources manager in functional areas of staffing, benefits, compensation, and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of local payroll including timecard review and approval, balancing the payroll file, and updating the hourly overtime report.
• Submits payroll file to Corporate Payroll Team for uploading into the ADP payroll system for final processing.
• Conducts new employee orientation and ensures all required onboarding documentation and benefits information are completed accurately and on time.
• Processes and enters new hires and maintains existing employee changes in HRIS to ensure data accuracy.
• Prepares and processes employee separation notices and related documentation; assists HR manager conducting exit interviews.
• Administers and oversees all aspects of workers compensation claims.
• Monitors short term disability and family medical leave usage.
• Provides administrative support to human resources function as needed (e.g. correspondence generation, record keeping, file maintenance).
• Assists employees with benefit questions.
• Assists with preparation of annual affirmative action plan; coordinates outreach programs for Veteran, Disabled, Minority, and Women.
• Supports annual open enrollment; distributes materials, assists with communicating changes to employees.
• Assists in salary and performance administration process.
• Keeps the plant seniority list and various other documents/systems updated.
• Assists with facility activities and community programs (e.g. United Way, local programs, wellness programs).
• Assists, trains and problem solves with managers and employees on HR Systems including Dimensions and ADP.
• Provides new hire and/or existing employee data, short-term disability and workers compensation information as it relates to payroll.
• Assists Leadership team as needed; additionally provides support to HSEP initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with all company policies, procedures/processes, and federal and state regulations.
• As needed and directed, assists hiring manager with recruitment activities by utilizing designated interview process, scheduling interview teams and conducting wrap-up meetings for selection of hires.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in business, human resources, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have computer skills; proficient in MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Requires effective oral and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills; and effective problem-solving skills.
• Able to adapt to changes in the work environment and deal effectively with frequent change and/or unexpected events.
• Ability to plan, prioritize work activities, use time efficiently and develop realistic action plans.
• Required to actively promote and personally observe safety and security procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification.
• Familiar with COBRA, FMLA, AAP and related state and federal regulations.

Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results
• Action Oriented
• Integrity and Trust
• Peer Relationships
• Problem Solving
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Approachability
• Listening
• Communication
• Understanding Others
• Sizing Up People
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Planning and Organizing
• Conflict Management

Working Conditions

This position works mostly in a quiet professional environment. This role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and the opportunity to join a well-established organization. If you thrive in a challenging environment and have a proven track record in achieving results, come join our worldwide organization.