HR Administrative Specialist - Plant Operations

ARDEX Americas; Center (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and 11 holidays

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability, life, and AD&D insurance

Wellness programs (telehealth, EAP)

Tuition assistance

Discounted gym memberships

Pet insurance options

Scenic campus with free parking

Job summary

ARDEX Americas is expanding our Human Resources team with a Human Resources Administrative Assistant. This full-time role provides support to corporate HR and plant operations at our Center Township campus in PA, a busy manufacturing environment where organization and discretion are essential.

You will maintain confidential files, prepare HR documents, coordinate meetings and onboarding, assist with benefits and payroll support, and help with recruitment logistics.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience required; HR experience preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or operational environments preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong recordkeeping and data entry capabilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams).
• Experience with HRIS systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and confidential personnel files and records in HRIS and company systems.
• Prepare HR correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Assist with employee file audits, data gathering, and special projects.
• Coordinate meetings, trainings, calendars, and rooms.
• Assist with employee communications, surveys, recognition programs, and events.
• Prepare termination documentation and support employee separations.
• Support unemployment documentation and HR administrative requests.
• Maintain federal and state employment postings.
• Provide backup support to recruitment, including interview scheduling and onboarding.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in HR/Business Admin

Tools

MS Office Suite

Paylocity

HRIS systems

Job description

ARDEX Americas is expanding our Human Resources team with a Human Resources Administrative Assistant. This full-time role provides support to corporate HR and plant operations at our Center Township campus in PA, a busy manufacturing environment where organization and discretion are essential.

You will maintain confidential files, prepare HR documents, coordinate meetings and onboarding, assist with benefits and payroll support, and help with recruitment logistics.