HR, Payroll & Benefits Administrator

HireQuest Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

HireQuest Inc. in Louisville, KY is seeking an experienced HR, Payroll & Benefits Administrator to manage bi-weekly payroll, benefits, and HRIS duties in a hands-on role.

You will handle ADP payroll, benefits administration, onboarding/offboarding, recruitment support, and compliance while maintaining confidentiality. This position offers a stable, growth-minded manufacturing environment with a broad scope across payroll, benefits, and employee relations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on payroll/benefits/HR administration experience.
• Experience processing bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Experience with ADP or a comparable payroll/HRIS platform.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and meet deadlines.
• Experience in a manufacturing or hourly workforce environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Review timekeeping, payroll changes, deductions, PTO, and other payroll data in ADP.
• Maintain payroll reports and reconcile discrepancies prior to submission.
• Administer day-to-day employee benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, 401(k), COBRA).
• Coordinate onboarding/offboarding and maintain HRIS records (ADP/HRIS).
• Support recruitment activities, HR policies, compliance, and employee inquiries.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

HR administration

ADP

Excel

Word

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration

PHR/SHRM-CP certification

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Compensation: $60,000–$65,000 annually, depending on experience

About the Opportunity

Snelling is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization in Louisville, KY, to identify an experienced HR, Payroll & Benefits Administrator to join its team.

This is a hands-on HR role with significant responsibility for bi-weekly payroll, employee benefits, HRIS administration, and day-to-day HR operations. The successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and accuracy.

This position is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys being a trusted resource for employees and wants a broad role that touches multiple areas of the employee lifecycle.

What You'll Do

Payroll Administration

• Process accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Review timekeeping, payroll changes, deductions, premiums, PTO, and other payroll-related information for accuracy.
• Enter and maintain employee pay rates, deductions, status changes, and other payroll data in ADP.
• Review payroll reports and reconcile discrepancies prior to payroll submission.
• Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, PTO, and other payroll matters.
• Assist with payroll reporting, audits, year-end activities, and general ledger reconciliation.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure payroll practices align with company policies and applicable requirements.

Benefits Administration

• Administer day-to-day employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, 401(k), and COBRA.
• Process benefit enrollments, qualifying life events, status changes, and terminations.
• Serve as a knowledgeable point of contact for employees with benefit questions and issues.
• Reconcile benefit invoices and work with carriers and vendors to resolve discrepancies.
• Support annual open enrollment, including employee communications, documentation, and system updates.
• Maintain accurate benefit records and ensure employee eligibility information is up to date.

Human Resources Operations

• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities, including new-hire paperwork, employee records, and system updates.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee information within ADP/HRIS.
• Support recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and new-hire processing.
• Serve as a resource for employees regarding HR processes, policies, benefits, and general workplace questions.
• Support employment verifications, HR reporting, audits, and compliance initiatives.
• Assist with leave administration and other employee-related processes as needed.
• Partner with management and HR leadership on employee programs, process improvements, and special HR projects.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling employee, payroll, benefits, and other sensitive information.

What We're Looking For Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in payroll, benefits administration, HR administration, or a combination of these areas.
• Experience processing bi-weekly payroll for both hourly and salaried employees.
• Experience working with ADP or a comparable payroll/HRIS platform.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Understanding of payroll processes, benefits administration, and general HR practices.
• Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee information.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet time-sensitive deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting HR operations in a manufacturing or other hourly workforce environment.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now, if applicable.
• Familiarity with employment regulations and HR compliance requirements.
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or other HR certification.

What You'll Receive

• $60,000–$65,000 annual salary, depending on experience
• Bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Opportunity to work in a stable, established manufacturing organization
• A broad HR role with meaningful responsibility across payroll, benefits, and employee support

Why This Role?

This position offers the opportunity to become a key resource within the organization while building on your experience across payroll, benefits, HR systems, and employee relations. If you're someone who takes ownership, enjoys solving problems, and understands that accuracy and responsiveness matter in HR, this could be a strong next step in your career.