HR Admin Specialist for Corporate & Plant Operations

ARDEX Americas; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Walking trails

Job summary

ARDEX Americas is seeking an HR Administrative Assistant to support our Corporate HR team and plant operations within a busy manufacturing environment. The role focuses on maintaining confidential personnel files, preparing HR documents, assisting with onboarding, and coordinating meetings and communications.

You will provide administrative support across HR activities, help with employee communications, benefits questions, and payroll/timekeeping coordination, while maintaining strict

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience required; Human Resources experience preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or operational environment preferred.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to interact professionally with employees at all levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong recordkeeping, data entry, and document management capabilities.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams.
• Experience with HRIS systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide Corporate HR Administrative Support and maintain confidential personnel files.
• Prepare HR correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Assist with employee file audits, data gathering and special projects.
• Coordinate meetings, training sessions, calendars, and spaces.
• Support employee communications, recognition, wellness, and events.
• Assist with onboarding documentation and termination processes.
• Support payroll attendance and timekeeping processes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

HRIS systems (Paylocity)

Job description

ARDEX Americas is seeking an HR Administrative Assistant to support our Corporate HR team and plant operations within a busy manufacturing environment. The role focuses on maintaining confidential personnel files, preparing HR documents, assisting with onboarding, and coordinating meetings and communications.

You will provide administrative support across HR activities, help with employee communications, benefits questions, and payroll/timekeeping coordination, while maintaining strict