HR Administrator

South Western Communications, Inc.; Strafford (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

South Western Communications, Inc. is seeking an HR Administrator for a full-time role in a manufacturing environment.

The position focuses on supporting recruiting, onboarding, training, employee engagement, and day-to-day HR operations, with responsibilities in record-keeping, onboarding, HRIS data entry, and interviews. The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–2 years in HR/administrative roles, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of HR, administrative, or office support experience preferred.
• Manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.
• Support onboarding activities and new hire documentation.
• Enter and update employee information in the HRIS.
• Coordinate interviews and candidate communications.
• Assist with background checks, drug screenings, and HR reporting.
• Prepare offer letters, onboarding packets, and orientation materials.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team.

Skills

HR administration

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidential information handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

HR Administrator Full-Time | Manufacturing EnvironmentMonday-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 If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your HR career while making a positive impact on employees and candidates, we'd love to hear from you!