HR & Payroll Specialist (Manufacturing)

Freudenberg Group; Baldwin Park (CA); On-site; USD 39,950 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group in Baldwin Park, CA is seeking an HR Administrator to coordinate hiring, onboarding, payroll in ADP, and employee documentation. You will maintain HRIS, handle benefits questions, and support site events, ensuring compliance with CA wage/hour rules.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in HR admin, payroll experience, and familiarity with Workday/ADP. This role is on-site with a strong emphasis on confidentiality and service to employees.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR Admin support related to benefits, leaves of absence, and HR policy administration.
• 2+ years of payroll processing experience with hourly, non-exempt in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of California payroll laws and wage & hour requirements.
• Experience supporting hiring coordination and onboarding in a manufacturing or operations environment.
• Familiarity with HRIS and payroll systems such as Workday and ADP.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools.
• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with employees at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate hiring and onboarding activities for the site, including scheduling interviews, coordinating pre-employment screenings, and managing onboarding documentation and conducting new hire orientation.
• Maintain and update HR systems and employee files, including new hires, job changes, pay updates, and terminations.
• Process payroll in ADP for hourly, non-exempt and exempt employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with California wage and hour requirements.
• Administer the onboarding and off boarding lifecycle, including new hire setup, system entry, orientation, exit interviews, and managing exit paperwork.
• Create, update, and maintain personnel files in compliance with federal, state, and company requirements.
• Provide first-level support to employees regarding benefits, leaves of absence, and general policy questions; escalate complex issues as needed.
• Support employee engagement and recognition activities, including service awards and site events.
• Assist with HR reporting, audits, and month-end metrics, ensuring data accuracy and timeliness.
• Serve as a visible and approachable HR presence on the manufacturing floor, supporting employees and supervisors with day-to-day HR needs.

Skills

HR Admin

Payroll Processing

Onboarding Coordination

HRIS

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Workday

ADP

Job description

Freudenberg Group in Baldwin Park, CA is seeking an HR Administrator to coordinate hiring, onboarding, payroll in ADP, and employee documentation. You will maintain HRIS, handle benefits questions, and support site events, ensuring compliance with CA wage/hour rules.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in HR admin, payroll experience, and familiarity with Workday/ADP. This role is on-site with a strong emphasis on confidentiality and service to employees.