HR Administrator

13 Dura-Supreme, LLC; Howard Lake (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

MasterBrand is seeking an HR Administrator to provide administrative support across HR functions at our Minnesota facility. You will handle employee records, onboarding/offboarding, payroll coordination, scheduling, and communications to keep operations running smoothly.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, accuracy, and collaboration with hiring managers. An associate degree in HR or related field and two years of HR experience are preferred; bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with multi-priority management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Professionalism and discretion with confidential information.
• Customer service mindset and ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary HR contact for policies, benefits, attendance, and HR matters.
• Coordinate onboarding activities, including new hire paperwork, orientation and setup.
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee records and HR systems.
• Assist with attendance tracking, leave administration, and reporting.
• Support payroll processes by reviewing data and coordinating with payroll partners.
• Prepare staffing, attendance, turnover metrics and related reports.
• Assist recruiting: post jobs, screen, schedule interviews, and coordinate communications.
• Partner with managers to ensure a positive candidate experience.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Professionalism and discretion

Customer service mindset

Independent work

Education

Associate degree in HR or Business Administration

High school diploma or GED

SHRM-CP / PHR

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll software

Timekeeping systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

For more than 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. We are the #1 manufacturer of residential cabinets in North America, and our associates produce the most comprehensive portfolio of superior cabinetry products for the kitchen, bath and other parts of the home. Come see why our associates love working at MasterBrand.

Job Description:

The HR Administrator provides administrative and operational support to the Human Resources function while serving as a key resource for employees and leaders. This position is responsible for maintaining employee records, supporting onboarding and offboarding processes, coordinating HR programs and communications, assisting with payroll and attendance administration, supporting recruiting activities, and helping ensure compliance with company policies and employment practices. The HR Administrator plays a critical role in delivering exceptional service to associates and supports a positive employee experience.

YOUR ROLE:

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee questions regarding policies, procedures, benefits, attendance, and general HR matters.
• Coordinate and support onboarding activities, including new hire paperwork, orientation, employment documentation, and system setup.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with company policies.
• Assist with attendance tracking, reporting, leave administration, and related employee documentation.
• Support payroll processes by reviewing employee data, processing employment changes, and coordinating information with payroll partners.
• Prepare reports, presentations, communications, and metrics related to staffing, attendance, turnover, and other HR initiatives.
• Support recruiting activities by posting jobs, reviewing applications, conducting initial phone screens, scheduling interviews, coordinating candidate communications, and assisting with pre‑employment processes.
• Partner with hiring managers and the Human Resources Manager to ensure positive and professional candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, surveys, and plant communication efforts.
• Assist with training coordination, recordkeeping, and compliance documentation.
• Partner with supervisors and leadership to ensure consistency in HR processes and practices.
• Maintain HR files and documentation in accordance with legal and company requirements.
• Develops in‑depth knowledge of all MasterBrand strategic business units. Leverages ideas from other reviews and co‑workers to provide value‑added recommendations and best practices to others.
• Consistently demonstrates the MasterBrand Way, positioning the company for growth and helping identify opportunities to reduce waste, complexity, and improve the work environment.
• Demonstrates teamwork by responsively collaborating with management and staff, sharing information and ideas, proactively seeking and accepting constructive feedback, and accepting additional assignments when appropriate.
• Identifies self‑development needs and seeks opportunities to work on areas that will further develop skills.
• Participates in company efforts related to ethics and compliance activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

CHARACTERISTICS AND ATTRIBUTES:

Make the team better Celebrate success; give feedback to improve. Get actively involved and share your perspective. Be bold o Make big commitments to deliver big results o Fail fast Champion improvement o Trust the tools to drive results o Don’t wait for someone else to find a better way

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with HRIS, payroll, and timekeeping systems preferred.
• Basic knowledge of HR practices, employment laws, and employee relations principles preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of Human Resources, administrative, recruiting, payroll, or related business experience required.
• Experience supporting employee onboarding, recruiting coordination, records management, scheduling, payroll, attendance administration, or HR operations preferred.
• SHRM‑CP, PHR, or other HR certification is a plus.