HR Administrator

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Responsibilities:

• Coordinate hiring and onboarding activities for the site, including scheduling interviews, coordinating pre-employment screenings, and managing onboarding documentation and conducting new hire orientation.

• Maintain and update HR systems and employee files, including new hires, job changes, pay updates, and terminations.

• Process payroll in ADP for hourly, non-exempt and exempt employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with California wage and hour requirements.

• Administer the onboarding and off boarding lifecycle, including new hire setup, system entry, orientation, exit interviews, and managing exit paperwork.

• Create, update, and maintain personnel files in compliance with federal, state, and company requirements.

• Provide first-level support to employees regarding benefits, leaves of absence, and general policy questions; escalate complex issues as needed.

• Support employee engagement and recognition activities, including service awards and site events.

• Assist with HR reporting, audits, and month-end metrics, ensuring data accuracy and timeliness.

• Serve as a visible and approachable HR presence on the manufacturing floor, supporting employees and supervisors with day-to-day HR needs.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• 3+ years of HR Admin support related to benefits, leaves of absence, and HR policy administration.

• 2+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience with experience in hourly, non-exempt in a manufacturing environment.

• Working knowledge of California payroll laws and wage & hour requirements, including overtime, meal and rest periods, and timekeeping compliance.

• Experience supporting hiring coordination and onboarding in a manufacturing or operations environment.

• Familiarity with HRIS and payroll systems such as Workday and ADP.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage confidential information.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools.

• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with employees at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.

• Familiarity with regulated manufacturing environments (medical device, life sciences, or similar).

• Experience working with high-volume hourly populations and shift-based work schedules.

• Bilingual capabilities aligned with site needs (e.g., English/Spanish).

The expected salary range for this position is $29.00 to $30.00 USD hourly, depending on skills, experience, and qualifications

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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