HR Administrator (French Speaking) - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

MissionHires; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical PPO plan with low deductibles

Free concierge primary care

Voluntary 401k matching up to 12%

Voluntary dental and vision plans

Free telemedicine services

Life, long and short-term disability coverage

Job summary

MissionHires is seeking a full-time HR Administrator in Pittsburgh, PA to support its Canada location. The role involves overseeing HR, clerical, and payroll services while maintaining confidentiality and managing sensitive information.

We’re looking for a bilingual (English and French) professional with strong skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience in HR or administrative functions. Excellent benefits are offered, making this a compelling opportunity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an HR or administrative role.
• Strong knowledge of HR/payroll practices and state/federal laws.
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate HR issues and manage employee paperwork.
• Track payroll and attendance status changes.
• Compile necessary data and reports from personnel records.

Skills

Bilingual in English and French

Microsoft Office proficiency, especially Excel

Strong organizational and time management skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum 2 years of related experience

Tools

ADP software experience

Job description

MissionHires is hiring a full-time French/English bilingual HR Administrator based in Pittsburgh, PA to support our Canada location. This role oversees diversified HR, clerical, and payroll services, partnering closely with plant management and our corporate HR/payroll teams. We’re seeking a professional, collaborative, self-driven administrator with strong Microsoft Office (especially Excel) skills, HR/payroll process knowledge, and the ability to manage confidential information. Quarterly travel to Canada required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate HR issues, employee questions, and paperwork in partnership with the corporate HR team
• Set up and maintain employee files; assign and enter hourly employee numbers in the time clock system
• Track time, PTO, attendance, and payroll status changes; coordinate weekly payroll with plant manager and corporate payroll team
• Compile data from site personnel records and prepare required reports
• Review personnel files to answer inquiries and provide information to authorized parties at site and corporate locations
• Support recruiting efforts in collaboration with the corporate recruiter
• Compile and submit employee benefits paperwork to corporate HR for benefits administration
• Maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive HR and payroll information
• Perform other duties as directed by management

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Minimum 2 years of related experience preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience (manufacturing environment preferred)
• Bilingual in English and French (required)
• Professional proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Working knowledge of general office administrative and clerical procedures
• Dependable, punctual, and consistent attendance
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize competing demands
• Ability to multi-task and complete several projects simultaneously
• Team-oriented with ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to handle and protect confidential and sensitive information
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing demands
• Working knowledge of HR/payroll practices and procedures, including applicable state and federal laws
• ADP software experience (a plus)
• Knowledge of Canadian employment law (a plus)
• Ability to travel to Canada quarterly

Benefits

Excellent benefits include medical with a standard PPO plan with deductibles as low as $1,500 and wellness credit up to $750; free concierge primary care; voluntary 401k plan currently matching up to 12%; voluntary dental and vision plans; free telemedicine services; basic life, long and short-term disability coverage.