HR & Office Coordinator — Flagship Plant Startup

UFP Industries; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account with company

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program with employee –

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs and challenges

Job summary

Deckorators, a brand of UFP Industries, is seeking an HR & Office Administrator for the Buffalo plant to support recruiting, onboarding, payroll inputs, and HR compliance while maintaining smooth day-to-day operations. This early hire will help establish foundational systems and culture for the workforce.

The role combines HR administration with general office duties in a growing manufacturing environment, offering opportunities to impact employee experience and operations across the site.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in HR, administrative, or office support roles, manufacturing preferred.
• High school diploma required; HR or business studies a plus.
• Strong organization, confidentiality, and communication.
• Experience with HR systems, payroll, benefits coordination.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; able to work in fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support hourly and salaried recruiting activities.
• Coordinate onboarding, orientation, and safety introductions.
• Ensure accurate employee setup in HR systems and payroll.
• Support employee relations and compliance with employment laws.
• Maintain employee records including personnel files, training, PTO and leaves of absence, roster accuracy, turnover metrics.
• Provide general administrative support, payroll assistance, and invoicing.
• Identify workflow improvements and support leadership.

Skills

HR experience

Payroll & timekeeping

Employee relations

Confidentiality

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Business/HR studies

Tools

HRIS/ERP systems

Payroll software

Timekeeping systems

Job description

Deckorators, a brand of UFP Industries, is seeking an HR & Office Administrator for the Buffalo plant to support recruiting, onboarding, payroll inputs, and HR compliance while maintaining smooth day-to-day operations. This early hire will help establish foundational systems and culture for the workforce.

The role combines HR administration with general office duties in a growing manufacturing environment, offering opportunities to impact employee experience and operations across the site.