HR Operations Specialist (Onboarding & Payroll)

MasterBrand, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is seeking an HR Administrator to deliver administrative support to the Human Resources function in a manufacturing environment. You will maintain employee records, assist onboarding and payroll coordination, and support benefits and attendance processes.

You will partner with supervisors and the HR Manager to ensure compliant HR practices, accurate reporting, and a positive associates experience, while leveraging MS Office and HRIS in daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional discretion handling confidential information.
• Customer service mindset with ability to build relationships across levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, and timekeeping systems preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for employee questions about HR policies and benefits.
• Coordinate onboarding activities and new hire paperwork.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure confidentiality.
• Assist with attendance tracking, leave administration, and payroll changes.
• Support recruiting: post jobs, screen, schedule interviews.
• Partner with managers to ensure positive candidate experience.
• Support employee engagement, surveys, and plant communications.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Professional discretion

Customer service mindset

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS & payroll experience

Bilingual English/Spanish (plus)

Education

Associate degree in HR/Business

High school diploma or GED

2+ years HR/administrative experience

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Timekeeping systems

Job description

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is seeking an HR Administrator to deliver administrative support to the Human Resources function in a manufacturing environment. You will maintain employee records, assist onboarding and payroll coordination, and support benefits and attendance processes.

You will partner with supervisors and the HR Manager to ensure compliant HR practices, accurate reporting, and a positive associates experience, while leveraging MS Office and HRIS in daily tasks.