Human Resources Administrator (Generalist)

Penn Stainless Products Inc Qu; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Stainless Products Inc Qu is seeking an on-site Human Resources Administrator (Generalist) to support a full range of HR operations in Quakertown, PA. The role partners with employees, supervisors, and management to ensure compliant and efficient people programs.

The HR Administrator will support recruitment, onboarding, training, benefits, leave administration, performance management, and employee development, while maintaining records and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in HR, recruiting, or related HR function.
• Experience with recruitment, onboarding, training, benefits, leave administration, and compliance.
• Experience maintaining employee records and HR documentation.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR policies.

Responsibilities

• Recruits and helps facilitate hiring in collaboration with department managers.
• Maintains training records and coordinates required qualifications and certifications.
• Partners with managers to identify skills and qualifications needed for open positions.
• Conducts background checks and employment eligibility verifications.
• Coordinates new hire orientation and onboarding activities.
• Supports employee recognition and engagement programs.
• Handles routine HR duties across compensation, leave, relations, investigations, and performance management.
• Maintains employee records in line with policies and legal requirements.
• Stays current on HR trends and regulatory changes.

Skills

HR administration

Recruiting

Onboarding

Employee relations

Policy knowledge

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Communication

Confidentiality

multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Admin

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Penn Stainless Products Inc Qu is seeking a Human Resources Administrator (Generalist) to support a full range of HR operations in Quakertown, PA. This onsite role helps keep people programs running smoothly, partnering with employees, supervisors, and management while supporting compliance with employment laws and regulations.

The Human Resources Administrator (Generalist) administers and supports functions across recruitment, onboarding, training, benefits, leave administration, performance management, and employee development.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruits, interviews, and helps facilitate the hiring process for qualified applicants in collaboration with department managers.
• Reviews, tracks, and maintains records for mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, work assessments, certifications, and other required qualifications.
• Partners with department managers to identify skills, competencies, and qualifications needed for open positions.
• Conducts and/or coordinates background checks and employment eligibility verifications.
• Coordinates and supports new hire orientation and onboarding activities.
• Supports employee recognition and engagement programs.
• Handles routine HR administrative duties across compensation, benefits, leave administration, employee relations, disciplinary matters, investigations, performance management, productivity, recognition, safety, training, and employee development.
• Responds to employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex or sensitive matters to the appropriate personnel.
• May participate in employee disciplinary meetings, investigations, and employment separations.
• Maintains employee records and HR documentation in line with company policies and applicable legal requirements.
• Supports compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Reviews HR policies and practices and assists with updates to maintain compliance and consistency.
• Stays current on HR trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and HR technology.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of two years of experience in human resources, recruiting, or a related HR function.
• Proven experience supporting recruitment and hiring processes.
• Experience with employee records, HR administration, training, employee relations, and compliance.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Knowledge of the stainless steel industry and/or manufacturing HR practices (preferred).
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification (preferred).
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Strong knowledge of human resource policies, procedures, and practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and team-building skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use sound judgment with sensitive employee information.
• Ability to communicate and work with employees, supervisors, and management at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• HRIS systems