HR Administrative Specialist: Onboarding & Compliance

Pearl River Foods; Carthage (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearl River Foods in Carthage, MS is seeking an HR Administrator to provide administrative support across employee records, onboarding, benefits, payroll support, and compliance. The role emphasizes confidentiality and adherence to company policies and employment laws.

You will maintain personnel files, assist with recruitment, coordinate onboarding, track attendance and leaves, support benefits enrollment, generate HR reports, and assist with audits and training.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of HR or administrative experience preferred.
• Experience with HRIS and MS Office.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain employee files and HR databases with confidentiality.
• Process new hire paperwork and onboarding documentation.
• Assist recruitment: post openings, schedule interviews, contact candidates.
• Coordinate orientation and onboarding programs.
• Track attendance and leaves of absence.
• Assist benefits enrollment and inquiries.
• Prepare HR reports and correspondence.
• Support payroll by verifying timekeeping records.
• Ensure compliance with employment regulations.
• Respond to HR policy inquiries.
• Assist with training coordination and development.
• Participate in audits of personnel files.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree in HR/BA related

High school diploma

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pearl River Foods in Carthage, MS is seeking an HR Administrator to provide administrative support across employee records, onboarding, benefits, payroll support, and compliance. The role emphasizes confidentiality and adherence to company policies and employment laws.

You will maintain personnel files, assist with recruitment, coordinate onboarding, track attendance and leaves, support benefits enrollment, generate HR reports, and assist with audits and training.