HR Administrator

Colonial Group; Strafford (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking an HR Administrator for a full-time role in our Strafford, Missouri manufacturing facility. You will support recruiting, onboarding, training, employee engagement, and day-to-day HR operations, with a focus on accurate records and efficient processes.

Working closely with the HR team, you’ll help prepare offer letters, coordinate interviews, run employee checks, maintain confidential files, and assist with HR reporting and projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of HR, administrative, or office support experience preferred.
• Manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Strong multitasking and time management skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow within Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.
• Support onboarding activities and new hire documentation.
• Enter and update employee information within the HRIS.
• Assist with employment verifications and HR reporting.
• Coordinate interviews and candidate communications.
• Support pre-employment processes, including background checks and drug screenings.
• Prepare offer letters, onboarding packets, and orientation materials.
• Assist with job fairs, recruiting events, and employee engagement activities.
• Coordinate training schedules, records, and attendance tracking.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team.
• Assist with various HR projects and initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR Administrator

Full-Time | Manufacturing Environment
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Are you organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting people? Join our team as an HR Administrator and play a key role in supporting recruiting, onboarding, training, employee engagement, and day-to-day HR operations.

In this position, you'll work closely with our HR team to help create a positive employee experience while ensuring accurate records, smooth processes, and exceptional administrative support.

What You'll Do

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records
• Support onboarding activities and new hire documentation
• Enter and update employee information within the HRIS
• Assist with employment verifications and HR reporting
• Coordinate interviews and candidate communications
• Support pre-employment processes, including background checks and drug screenings
• Prepare offer letters, onboarding packets, and orientation materials
• Assist with job fairs, recruiting events, and employee engagement activities
• Coordinate training schedules, records, and attendance tracking
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team
• Assist with various HR projects and initiatives

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years of HR, administrative, or office support experience
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
• Strong multitasking and time management skills
• Willingness to learn and grow within Human Resources

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to build a career in Human Resources
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Exposure to recruiting, onboarding, training, and employee engagement
• Fast-paced manufacturing environment where your contributions make a difference

Additional Information

• Travel up to 15%
• Safety glasses and steel-toe boots required while in production areas
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Standing and walking for extended periods may be required