HR Administrator

James Moore & Co.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

On-site work environment

Job summary

Goshen Engineering is seeking an HR Administrator to provide day-to-day HR administration and office support in a manufacturing environment. You will manage employee records, onboarding/offboarding, benefits coordination, and HR systems, while supporting leadership and employees with confidential, accurate processes.

The role requires two or more years of HR experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with MS Office and HRIS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in human resources administration or a similar role.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; professional with employees and leadership.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and exercise sound judgment.
• Maintain accurate records and follow established administrative processes.
• Professional, service-oriented approach with the ability to work with employees and leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar tools; ability to learn HR/payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding, including paperwork and orientation logistics.
• Maintain confidential employee records and personnel files in HRIS and payroll systems.
• Support benefits administration and open enrollment activities.
• Provide HR administrative support on policies, time off, payroll, and time-keeping processes.
• Coordinate job postings, candidate communications, interviews, and onboarding logistics.
• Handle general office administration and special projects to support leadership.
• Maintain HR documentation and systems, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.

Skills

HR administration

Discretion & confidentiality

Payroll coordination

Records management

Office software

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Associate/Bachelor in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

MS Office

Job description

About Goshen Engineering

Goshen Engineering provides innovative custom engineered to order solutions in industrial automation and power distribution. We are a rapidly growing manufacturing and engineering company in Eastern North Carolina.

Location: Mount Olive, NC

Job Type: Full-Time

About Goshen Engineering

Goshen Engineering provides innovative custom engineered to order solutions in industrial automation and power distribution. We are a rapidly growing manufacturing and engineering company in Eastern North Carolina.

Our automation division specializes in custom industrial automation, system integration services, turn‑key robotic systems, control system upgrades, and on‑site automation services.

Our electrical power distribution division services include custom engineering of UL891 switchboards, integrated power skids, string inverter racks, EV charging solutions., custom bus duct and trough, and other fully integrated solutions for data centres, utility scale solar power, battery energy storage, electric vehicle charging, and industrial power distribution.

Joining our team means embracing the opportunity to tackle a variety of complex challenges across multiple disciplines. Our work culture thrives on a spirit of teamwork, innovation, ambition, and drive while offering a unique flexibility and a family‑oriented atmosphere of a small privately held company.

We are looking for individuals who are looking for more than just a routine 8‑5 job. If you are determined, ambitious, proactive in developing your skill, take pride in your work, work well with a team, value hard work, and are ready to commit to your professional growth and our company’s success, then this is the place for you.

About The Role

Goshen Engineering is seeking an HR Administrator to provide day‑to‑day human resources administration and office support. This role supports employees and leadership through accurate employee records, onboarding and offboarding, recruiting coordination, benefits and routine HR administration, HR systems and documentation, and general office support. The successful candidate will be organised, discreet, responsive, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a growing manufacturing and engineering environment.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding, including required paperwork, employment documentation, orientation logistics, and separation administration.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, personnel files, acknowledgements, training records, and other HR documentation using the company’s HRIS, payroll, and benefits technology.
• Support annual open enrollment for benefits and coordinate benefits administration and transactional activities.
• Provide routine HR administrative support to employees and leadership, including assistance with policies, time off, benefits, payroll and time‑keeping processes, and employment documentation; escalated matters requiring additional review.
• Support recruiting activities by coordinating job postings, candidate communications, interview scheduling, pre‑employment requirements, and onboarding logistics.
• Coordinate general office administration and complete special projects and tasks as needed to support the business and leadership.
• Support employee communications, HR initiatives, and other administrative projects as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee, company, and other sensitive information and use appropriate judgment when handling workplace matters.
• Provide accurate and timely follow‑up on assigned HR and administrative matters and communicate status, questions, or issues to the appropriate employee or leader.
• Work cooperatively with employees, candidates, vendors, and leadership to provide responsive and professional support.
• Maintain organised and accurate HR documentation and records in accordance with established company practices.
• Support administration of HR systems, forms, acknowledgements, and routine workflows and assist with process improvements as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in human resources, business administration, or a related field is helpful.
• Two or more years of experience in human resources administration or a similar role.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work professionally with employees, candidates, vendors, and leadership.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and exercise sound judgment regarding matters that should be escalated.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow established administrative processes and documentation requirements.
• Professional, service-oriented approach and ability to work effectively with employees and leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar business productivity tools and ability to learn HR, payroll, time‑keeping, scheduling, and other business systems.
• Regular on‑site physical presence is required. The role is primarily office‑based but requires movement through manufacturing and operational areas, use of computers and standard office equipment, and occasional lifting or carrying of office materials up to 20 pounds.

Preferred

• Experience supporting HR functions in a small or mid‑sized manufacturing environment.
• Experience with payroll/time‑keeping, benefits administration, recruiting coordination, or HR information systems.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.

Why Goshen Engineering?

At Goshen Engineering, you’ll join a growing company where your work matters. We believe in working together, supporting one another, and giving employees the opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow. You’ll have the chance to make a real impact while helping shape the future of our company.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• A collaborative, team‑oriented work environment
• Opportunities for growth as the Company continues to expand

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful contribution to a company that’s committed to quality, innovation, and its people, we’d love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Goshen Engineering is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under applicable law.