HR Administrator – Manufacturing

Location: Ghent, KY

Compensation: $48,000–$56,000 base salary + ROA bonus + profit sharing

A Fortune 150 steel manufacturing organization in the Ghent, Kentucky area is seeking an HR Administrator to join an established Human Resources team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organized, detail-oriented HR professional who enjoys being involved across multiple areas of Human Resources. The position will support recruiting, onboarding, employee records, HR systems, payroll/timekeeping, benefits administration, interview coordination, and other HR functions across the facility.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of Human Resources experience and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, organization, communication, and follow-through are critical.

What You’ll Do

• Support the onboarding process for new employees
• Coordinate I-9 documentation, background checks, drug screenings, and other pre-employment requirements
• Maintain employee records, personnel files, and HR documentation
• Ensure HR documentation remains organized, current, and audit-ready
• Coordinate interviews and prepare interview materials
• Maintain employee information within HRIS and payroll/timekeeping systems
• Support recruiting and talent acquisition activities
• Assist with payroll, time and attendance, benefits, and training administration
• Support HR reporting and data management
• Assist with invoices, payment requests, and administrative work requests
• Help coordinate employee events, recognition programs, charitable initiatives, and other company activities
• Provide administrative support to the broader Human Resources team
• Assist with additional HR projects and responsibilities as needed

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 1 year of Human Resources experience
• Strong Microsoft Office and general computer skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines
• Dependable, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership of administrative responsibilities
• Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Human Resources experience within a manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or similar environment
• Experience with SAP, SuccessFactors, Employee Central, or another HRIS
• Payroll or timekeeping experience
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations
• Experience supporting recruiting and onboarding processes

What Success Looks Like

A successful HR Administrator will quickly learn the organization’s onboarding and HR processes, maintain accurate employee documentation, consistently keep personnel files and records audit-ready, and become a dependable resource for the HR and recruiting teams.

The strongest candidate will be someone who notices what needs to be done, stays ahead of administrative responsibilities, and takes pride in keeping processes organized and accurate.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $48,000–$56,000
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Profit-sharing program
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) and Roth retirement options
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee stock program
• Scholarship programs
• Additional company-sponsored benefits

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers the opportunity to gain broad Human Resources experience within a stable, highly successful manufacturing organization. You’ll work alongside an established HR team while supporting recruiting, onboarding, employee relations administration, HR systems, payroll, benefits, and compliance.

Interested?

Apply to this posting today or email your resume directly to Tyler Foster – tyler@zsgtalent.com

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